CEFR C2

dativization

noun

Meaning

The process or act of changing a noun or pronoun into the dative case, which typically indicates the indirect object of a verb.

Examples

Linguists study the historical dativization of certain noun phrases in Indo-European languages.
The dativization of pronouns is a common feature in many Slavic languages.

Synonyms: inflection, case marking, dative shift

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dativization (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdætɪvaɪzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process or act of changing a noun or pronoun into the dative case, which typically indicates the indirect object of a verb.

Examples

Linguists study the historical dativization of certain noun phrases in Indo-European languages.
The dativization of pronouns is a common feature in many Slavic languages.
Understanding dativization helps explain how sentence structure evolves over time.

How to Use dativization

dativization of (prepositional phrase): The process of applying dativization to a specific grammatical element. — "The dativization of pronouns is a key feature in many Slavic languages."
process of dativization (collocation): Referring to the act or procedure of dativization. — "Linguists analyze the process of dativization in ancient texts."

Synonyms of dativization

Words with a similar meaning to dativization:

Antonyms of dativization

Words with the opposite meaning to dativization:

accusativization

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