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Applicative

Noun CEFR C1
əˈplɪkətɪv

Definitions

A grammatical construct that casts a peripheral noun phrase as direct object.

Equivalents

3 more languages
العربيةعملي
Bahasa Indonesiaaplikatif
한국어적용형

Examples

“It remains a puzzle why some languages allow multiple applicatives while others prohibit them. In Salish, examples of multiple applicatives are attested in Columbian, Lushootseed, Tillamook, and the three Northern Interior languages.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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