Definitions for dative
ˈdeɪ tɪvda·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dative, dative casenoun

   the category of nouns serving as the indirect object of a verb

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dativenoun

   The dative case.

2. dativeadjective

   Noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

3. dativeadjective

   In one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.

4. dativeadjective

   Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; said of an officer.

5. dativeadjective

   Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself

6. dativeadjective

   formed by two electrons contributed by one atom

7. Etymology: From dativus (appropriate to giving), itself from datus (the past participle of do) + -ivus '-ive'.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dativeadjective

   Etymology: dativus. Latin.

   1. [In grammar.] The epithet of the case that signifies the person to whom any thing is given.2. [In law.]Those are term’d dative executors who are appointed such by the judge’s decree; as administrators with us here in England. John Ayliffe Parergon.

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1. dative

   Dative is a grammatical term used to refer to a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in various languages. It generally marks the indirect object of a verb or the object of certain prepositions, and typically indicates the entity to whom or for whom something is given or done. The specifics of its usage can vary widely from one language to another. In English language, for example, dative constructions often involve the words "to" or "for".

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dativeadjective

   noting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter object, and is generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective

2. Dativeadjective

   in one's gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office

3. Dativeadjective

   removable, as distinguished from perpetual; -- said of an officer

4. Dativeadjective

   given by a magistrate, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law

5. Dativenoun

   the dative case. See Dative, a., 1

6. Etymology: [L. dativus.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dative

   dāt′iv, adj. that is given or appointed.—n. the dative case, the oblique case of nouns, &c.—generally indicated in English by to or for. [L. dativus.]

Matched Categories

1. • Oblique Case

How to pronounce dative?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say dative in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dative in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dative
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dative
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dative
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dative
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=dative