caus·a·tive (kô z -t v)adj. 1. Functioning as an agent or cause. 2. Expressing causation. Used of a verb or verbal affix. caus a·tive n.caus a·tive·ly adv. |
causative [ˈkɔːzətɪv]
adj
1. (Linguistics / Grammar) Grammar relating to a form or class of verbs, such as persuade, that express causation
2. (often postpositive and foll by of) producing an effect
n
(Linguistics / Grammar) the causative form or class of verbs
causatively adv
causativeness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime" noncausal, noncausative - not causative |
Translations
causative [ˈkɔːzətɪv] adj → causativo/a
causative [ˈkɔːzətɪv] adj → causativo/a
causative [ˈkɔːzətɪv] adj → causativo/a
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