CEFR C1

abessive case

noun phrase

Meaning

A grammatical case that indicates the absence or lack of something, often translated as 'without'.

Examples

In Finnish, the abessive case is used to express 'without' a certain noun.
The phrase 'without a doubt' can be seen as an example of the abessive case concept.

Synonyms: lack, absence, want, deficiency

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abessive case (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: əˈbɛsɪv keɪs

Definition

A grammatical case that indicates the absence or lack of something, often translated as 'without'.

Examples

In Finnish, the abessive case is used to express 'without' a certain noun.
The phrase 'without a doubt' can be seen as an example of the abessive case concept.

How to Use abessive case

abessive case (noun phrase): The grammatical term itself. — "Linguists often study the abessive case in Finno-Ugric languages."

Synonyms of abessive case

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Antonyms of abessive case

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