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causative

/kɔːˈsætɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does causative mean?

adjective

Attributive of a verb or verb phrase indicating that it causes something to happen or be done. Often used in the form of a passive construction.

Example

"The causative form of the verb 'to break' is 'have broken'."

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