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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

transitivity

/trænzɪˈtɪvɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does transitivity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being transitive; the relationship between a verb and its direct object. In grammar, the property of a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

Example

"The transitivity of the verb 'to give' is evident in the sentence 'She gave him the book'."

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