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intransitive [ɪnˈtrænsət̬ɪv, Brit -tɪv] ADJ

intransitive

intransitivo(-a)

Usage examples with intransitive

intransitive verbs take no object

os verbos intransitivos não pedem objeto

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English

These verbs behave like ambitransitives, but the intransitive form requires a clitic pronoun that usually serves also for reflexive constructions. en.wikipedia.org

An object is marked with the accusative suffix "-ti," and an agent with the ergative suffix "-l", while an intransitive subject has no case suffix. en.wikipedia.org

Intransitive verbs rely on the animacy of their subjects while transitive verbs rely on the animacy of their objects. en.wikipedia.org

In languages that have a passive voice, a transitive verb in the active voice becomes intransitive in the passive voice. en.wikipedia.org

This contrasts with intransitive verbs, which do not have objects. en.wikipedia.org

Intransitive verbs use either the agent series or the patient series. en.wikipedia.org

Intransitive verbs such as "oko" walk never take an object noun phrase. en.wikipedia.org

There are two forms for each tense, which give the verb a transitive and intransitive meaning. en.wikipedia.org

The actors of intransitive verbs such as walk, or sit are also planners. en.wikipedia.org

As an intransitive verb, walks has no complement but requires a subject that is a third person singular noun. en.wikipedia.org

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