transitive

[ˈtrænzətɪv]

transitive Definition

  • 1relating to a verb that requires both a subject and one or more objects, e.g. 'give' in 'she gave him the book'
  • 2able to be replaced by a direct object without changing the meaning of the sentence, e.g. 'him' in 'she gave him the book'

Using transitive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transitive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The verb 'eat' is transitive in the sentence 'She ate the sandwich.'

  • Example

    In the sentence 'He hit the ball,' 'hit' is a transitive verb.

  • Example

    The verb 'love' can be either transitive or intransitive, depending on the context.

transitive Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for transitive

  • requiring an object
  • needing an object

Antonyms for transitive

Origins of transitive

from Latin 'transitivus', from 'transitus', meaning 'passage'

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Summary: transitive in Brief

The term 'transitive' [ˈtrænzətɪv] refers to a verb that requires both a subject and one or more objects, or can be replaced by a direct object without changing the meaning of the sentence. It is the opposite of 'intransitive.' Examples include 'give' in 'she gave him the book' and 'hit' in 'he hit the ball.'