endopassive
endopassive · endopassives
A verb with the form of a passive voice construction, but indicating the state of, or…A verb with the form of a passive voice construction, but indicating the state of, or an action toward something other than its subject.
Meaning
1 senses(rare)A verb with the form of a passive voice construction, but indicating the state of, or an action toward something other than its subject.
Origin
From endo- + passive.From endo- + passive.
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Forms
plural: endopassives| Singular | endopassive |
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regular
See also
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