essive

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity.
2. (not-comparable) designating being in a state as opposed to entering into a state.
3. (not-comparable, rare) indicating a temporary state of being.

Noun

the essive case, or a word in that case.

Synonyms

essive case

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɛsɪv/

Etymology

From New Latin casus essīvus (from Latin esse), coined in New Latin by Rasmus Rask.