absolutive /ˌæbsəˈluːtɪv/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Of or pertaining to the grammatical case prototypically used to indicate the sole argument of an intransitive verb, and the more patientive argument of a transitive verb. •(rare) Of, exhibiting, or pertaining to absolution; absolutory, absolving.[...], the forgiving process is easier because the full cathartic effect, in all its absolutive power, comes into play after a heightened awareness of sinfulness. — 1991 noun2 •The absolutive case, or a phrase that uses it. •An uninflected verb form used to indicate another action performed by the subject of the principal verb. formsabsolutives
