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 accusative accusative /ˈækjʊzətɪv/

adjective

  1. () Containing or expressing accusation  ( accusatory , accusive , accusative , accusing )
    containing or expressing accusation
     An accusative forefinger
    an accusative forefinger
     Black accusatory looks
    black accusatory looks
     Accusive shoes and telltale trousers
    accusive shoes and telltale trousers
     His accusing glare
    his accusing glare
  2. (grammar) serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes  ( accusative , objective )
    (grammar) serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes
     Objective case
    objective case
     Accusative endings
    accusative endings

noun

  1. The case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb  ( accusative , accusative case , objective case )
    the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb