INTRANSITIVE VERB Meaning and
Definition
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An intransitive verb is a type of verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning in a sentence. It conveys action or a state of being that does not transfer to an object or receiver. Instead, the action or state remains within the subject of the sentence.
Intransitive verbs are characterized by their ability to stand alone in a sentence without the need for a direct object to complete the meaning. They can express actions, occurrences, or states of being that are self-contained within the subject. For example, in the sentence "The bird flies," the verb "flies" is intransitive as it does not require an object to convey the action of flying.
Intransitive verbs are often used to describe physical actions such as running, jumping, sleeping, or inanimate processes like happening, existing, or occurring. They can also express mental or emotional states, such as thinking, feeling, or remembering.
Unlike transitive verbs, which require a direct object to make the sentence grammatically complete, intransitive verbs do not transfer their action to any receiver or object. This distinguishes them from other types of verbs and emphasizes the self-sufficiency of the subject in carrying out the action or being in a particular state.
Common Misspellings for INTRANSITIVE VERB
- untransitive verb
- jntransitive verb
- kntransitive verb
- ontransitive verb
- 9ntransitive verb
- 8ntransitive verb
- ibtransitive verb
- imtransitive verb
- ijtransitive verb
- ihtransitive verb
- inrransitive verb
- infransitive verb
- ingransitive verb
- inyransitive verb
- in6ransitive verb
- in5ransitive verb
- inteansitive verb
- intdansitive verb
- intfansitive verb
Etymology of INTRANSITIVE VERB
The word "intransitive" comes from the Latin word "intransitivus", which is derived from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "without", and the verb "transitivus", meaning "passing over" or "carrying across". In Latin grammar, "transitivus" was used to describe verbs that require a direct object, while "intransitivus" was used to describe verbs that do not require a direct object. Therefore, the term "intransitive verb" refers to a verb that does not require a direct object and does not "pass over" or "carry across" the action to another noun.
Similar spelling words for INTRANSITIVE VERB
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