How Do You Spell INTRANSITIVELY?

Pronunciation: [ɪntɹˈansɪtˌɪvli] (IPA)

The word "intransitively" is spelled with the prefix "in-" meaning "not", the root word "transitive" meaning "requiring a direct object", and the suffix "-ly" which changes an adjective to an adverb. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ɪntrænzɪtɪvli/, with stress on the third syllable "tive". This word is commonly used in grammar to describe a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning, such as "sleep" or "run".

INTRANSITIVELY Meaning and Definition

1. "Intransitively" is an adverb that refers to the manner in which an action or a verb is performed without involving a direct object. It describes an action or state that occurs without exerting influence or affecting a specific recipient. In grammar, when a verb is used intransitively, it does not require an object to complete its meaning.

   An intransitive verb is predominantly used to convey an action or a situation that takes place without an external entity being involved or affected. They often describe actions or conditions that are self-contained, self-sufficient, or independent of any external agent or entity. Intransitive verbs can focus on the subject or the action itself without requiring an object.

   Unlike transitive verbs, which rely on a direct object to complete their meaning, intransitive verbs do not transfer the action or the state of being to an object or recipient. For example, in the sentence "She sings," the verb "sings" is used intransitively since it does not require an object to convey its meaning. Similarly, in the sentence "They laugh," the verb "laugh" is used intransitively as it conveys a state of action without any influence on a specific object.

   Overall, "intransitively" describes how an action or verb is performed independently, self-contained, and without requiring an object or recipient to complete its meaning.

Common Misspellings for INTRANSITIVELY

• untransitively
• jntransitively
• kntransitively
• ontransitively
• 9ntransitively
• 8ntransitively
• ibtransitively
• imtransitively
• ijtransitively
• ihtransitively
• inrransitively
• infransitively
• intransitivley
• intranasitivity
• intranisively
• intranstitivly
• intransetively
• Intransitivety

Etymology of INTRANSITIVELY

The word "intransitively" is derived from the combination of two linguistic elements: "in-" and "transitive".

The prefix "in-" is a common English prefix that can have multiple meanings. In this case, it adds a negation or opposite sense to the word it precedes.

The term "transitive" comes from the Latin word "transitivus", which is the present participle of the verb "transire", meaning "to go across" or "to cross over". In grammar, "transitive" refers to a verb that takes a direct object or requires the action to pass from the subject to the object.

So, when combined, "intransitive" means "not transitive" or "lacking a direct object", as it refers to a verb that does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.

Similar spelling words for INTRANSITIVELY

• intransitive verb,
• intrinsically,
• intrinsical,
• intransitivity,
• intransitive,
• intransitivize,
• intransitiveness,
• intransigence,
• intrusiveness,
• intransitivise,
• intransigency,
• intransigent,
• interactive.