Synonyms for transitivity
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The degree in which any one verb can take or govern objects.
There are 3 cardinal degrees of transitivity of any one verb: intransitive, monotransitive and ditransitive.
Related words
- Word family
- transitiveness
Forms
- Plural
- transitivities
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| transitivity | rising | |
| transitiveness | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 14 letters
- transitiveness