undergoer
nounEtymology From undergo + -er.
1
One that undergoes.
2
Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The most patient-like argument of a clause, e.g. 'the boat' in "The torpedo sank the boat" and "The boat sank".
- Antonyms
- actor
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From undergo + -er.
One that undergoes.
Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The most patient-like argument of a clause, e.g. 'the boat' in "The torpedo sank the boat" and "The boat sank".
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