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TRANSITIVE

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Transitive.

How to pronounce transitive:

US

Transitive - as an adjective

Designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
intransitive15

Transitive - as a noun

A verb (or verb construction) that requires an object in order to be grammatical

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
transitive verbtransitive verb form
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
verb9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The verb 'to find' is transitive in the sentence 'I need to find my keys.'"
"In the phrase 'eat an apple,' the verb 'eat' is transitive."
"The action verb 'throw' is transitive in the sentence 'She threw the ball.'"
"The verb 'to drive' is transitive in the sentence 'He drives his car to work.'"
"In the phrase 'open the door,' the verb 'open' is transitive."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSITIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transitive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSITIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TRANSITIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transitive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSITIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is TRANSITIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transitive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSITIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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