Определение слова «dative» на английский

adjective

1. (grammar) Denoting the case of a noun which expresses the remoter or indirect object, generally indicated in English by to or for with the objective.

2. (obsolete, law) In one’s gift; capable of being disposed of at will and pleasure, as an office or other privilege.

3. (obsolete, law) Removable, as distinguished from perpetual; — said of an officer.

4. (obsolete, law) Given by a judge, as distinguished from being cast upon a party by the law itself.

5. (sciences) Formed by two electrons contributed by one atom; see dative bond.

6. (mathematics, obsolete) Given in advance; not needed to be calculated.

noun

1. (grammar) The dative case.

2. (grammar) A word inflected in the dative case.