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factitive

Pronunciation: /ˈfæktɪtɪv/

The English word “factitive” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Taking a complement that expresses a result along with a direct object, or inherently implying a complement; or synonymous with causative.
  2. Factive.

Etymology

From Latin factitāre, from factus, perfect passive participle of facere + -itāre.

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