Synonyms for intransitive
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.
The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often."
Related words
- Word family
- intransitiveness intransitivity
- Phrases
- intransitive verb
Example sentences
- neuter Russian nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| intransitive | rising | |
| neuter | steady | |
| nontransitive | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- neuter2
- 13 letters
- nontransitive
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (neuter2 = 2 syllables).