Abessive

Pronunciation: /əˈbɛsɪv/

Definitions of abessive

noun a grammatical case indicating absence or lack of the thing represented by the noun

Example Sentences

A1 I have an abessive for chocolate when I am on a diet.

A2 Her abessive for exercise is evident in her dedication to the gym.

B1 The abessive of sleep is affecting my performance at work.

B2 He has an abessive for laziness that he needs to overcome.

C1 The abessive of motivation can be a major obstacle in achieving success.

C2 Despite his abessive for public speaking, he delivered a flawless presentation.

Examples of abessive in a Sentence

formal The abessive case in linguistics indicates the lack or absence of something.

informal I couldn't find my keys, so I was in an abessive state until I located them.

slang Without my phone, I felt totally abessive and disconnected from the world.

figurative Her abessive attitude towards teamwork made it difficult for the group to collaborate effectively.

Grammatical Forms of abessive

• past tense: was without
• plural: abessives
• comparative: more abessive
• superlative: most abessive
• present tense: is without
• future tense: will be without
• perfect tense: has been without
• continuous tense: is being without
• singular: abessive
• positive degree: abessive
• infinitive: to be without
• gerund: being without
• participle: being without

Origin and Evolution of abessive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abessive' originated from the Latin term 'abessivus', which is derived from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and the suffix '-essivus' indicating 'pertaining to'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in linguistic studies to denote a case indicating absence or lack of something, the term 'abessive' has evolved to be used in a broader sense to describe a grammatical case marking separation or privation.