Essive

Origin

Via Finnish essiivi from Latin esse.

Full definition of essive

Adjective

1. (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity
2. (rare) indicating a temporary state of being.

Noun

1. (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case

Derived terms

• essive-formal
• essive-modal

Anagrams

• sieves