ERGATIVE
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Ergative.
How to pronounce ergative:
UK
Ergative - as a noun
The ergative case.
An ergative verb or other expression.
Ergative - as an adjective
(grammar) used of various situations where the subjects of transitive constructions have different grammatical cases or thematic relations to those of intransitive constructions.
Example: "The case systems of ergative languages are counterintuitive to speakers of indo-european languages."
Example Sentences
"In ergative verb constructions, the subject of an intransitive verb can also have a direct object."
"She studied the ergative case in the linguistics class."
"The ergative marker in this language is used to indicate the subject of a transitive verb."
"The language uses an ergative absolutive alignment."
"The ergative construction in this sentence emphasizes the action of the subject."
Word Game Points
Is ERGATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ergative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ERGATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ERGATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ergative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordERGATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ERGATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ergative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordERGATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
