Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Detransitivise.
Detransitivise - as a verb
Intransitivize
Example: "Removing the object will intransitivize the verbs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detransitivizeintransitiviseintransitivizeExample Sentences
"Linguists use various strategies to detransitivise verbs."
"In this language, it is common to detransitivise verbs by removing the direct object."
"The researcher proposed a rule to detransitivise these specific verbs."
"The causative construction can be used to detransitivise some verbs."
"One way to detransitivise the verb is by adding a reflexive pronoun."
Word Game Points
Is DETRANSITIVISE a valid Scrabble word?
No, detransitivise is NOT valid for Scrabble
Is DETRANSITIVISE a valid Words With Friends word?
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Is DETRANSITIVISE a valid WordFeud word?
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