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benefactive case

noun

benefactive case

noun
1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A case used to indicate beneficiary, or the receiver of the benefit, roughly corresponding to English prepositions such as for, for the benefit of, in the interests of, intended for, or on behalf of.

  • Basque and Quechua are languages with a benefactive case.

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