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DITRANSITIVE

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ditransitive.

Ditransitive - as a noun

A verb that takes both an object and an indirect object.

Ditransitive - as an adjective

Of a class of verbs which take both a direct and an indirect object. an example is 'give', which entails a giver (subject), a gift (direct object) and a receiver (indirect object).

Example Sentences

"The verb "give" is ditransitive because it takes both a direct object and an indirect object."
"In the sentence "She baked her mother a cake", the verb "baked" is ditransitive."
"The ditransitive verb "show" requires both a direct object and an indirect object."
"In the sentence "He sent me a letter", the verb "sent" is ditransitive."
"The ditransitive verb "offer" often takes a direct object and an indirect object."
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Word Game Points

Is DITRANSITIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ditransitive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DITRANSITIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DITRANSITIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ditransitive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DITRANSITIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DITRANSITIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ditransitive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DITRANSITIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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