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ambitransitive

adj, noun — 2 senses

ambitransitive

adj

/ˌæmbɪˈtɹænzɪtɪv/

Etymology From ambi- + transitive.

1

Of a verb Able to be used transitively or intransitively without requiring morphological change.

Derived terms
ambitransitivity
Related terms
ditransitive, intransitive, transitive

ambitransitive

noun

Etymology From ambi- + transitive.

1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences An ambitransitive verb.

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