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factitive.

Taking a complement that expresses a result along with a direct object, or inherently implying a complement; or synonymous with causative.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈfæktɪtɪv/
  1. Taking a complement that expresses a result along with a direct object, or inherently implying a complement; or synonymous with causative.

    not-comparable
  2. Factive.

    not-comparable · rare
Where this word comes from

From Latin factitāre, from factus, perfect passive participle of facere + -itāre.

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