ACCUSATIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
containing or expressing accusation
Example: an accusitive forefinger; black accusatory looks; accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; his accusing glare
Synonyms
Objective case, Accusative, Accusing, Accusatory, Accusive
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "accusative" comes from Latin accūsātīvus. It started in Middle French acusatif. Then it appeared in Anglo-Norman accusatif. Later, people used it in Middle English accusative.
🔗 Related Words
accuse – A related word in the same word family.
ative – A related word in the same word family.
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