dative of purpose en · NOUN
Meanings
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(Classical, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose.
The dative of purpose is rare in this type of writing.
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(Classical, countable, uncommon) A specific use of the dative case in this way.
This poem is filled with datives of purpose.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| datives of purpose | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
la dativus finalis (dative case in its use to indicate purpose)