benefactive
Of or pertaining to the linguistic form or case or the semantic role of the…Of or pertaining to the linguistic form or case or the semantic role of the beneficiary of an action. Expressed in English as "on behalf of", "in behalf of", "on one's behalf", or similar.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to the linguistic form or case or the semantic role of the beneficiary of an action. Expressed in English as "on behalf of", "in behalf of", "on one's behalf", or similar.
Origin
From Latin benefactus (“benefited”) plus -ive. Attested since the twentieth century.From Latin benefactus (“benefited”) plus -ive. Attested since the twentieth century.
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