agentive Meaning & Definition
/əˈd͡ʒɛntɪv/
What Does Agentive Mean?
Agentive is used as an adjective meaning Indicating an agent or agency (as -er in lexicographer). It can also mean Pertaining to a grammatical agent that performs the action of the verb. As a noun, it means A word having an agentive construction.
Word Facts for Agentive
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈd͡ʒɛntɪv/ |
| Plural | agentives |
Agentive Definition (Adjective)
- Indicating an agent or agency (as -er in lexicographer).
- Pertaining to a grammatical agent that performs the action of the verb.
Agentive as a Noun
- A word having an agentive construction.
Synonyms of Agentive
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Agentive synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
agentive (not comparable)
agentive (plural agentives)
Words That Rhyme With Agentive
Origin of Agentive
From agent + -ive.