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causative

The correct spelling is causative.

How to pronounce causative

/ˈkɔːzətɪv/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/

Say it like: Cau-sat-ive

The correct spelling is causative. An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition). For example: "The ablative is a causative case."

Usage Examples

The ablative is a causative case.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition).

adjective

  1. 1.Acting as a cause
  2. 2.Expressing a cause or causation

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