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intransitive preposition

intransitive preposition noun: a preposition used intransitively, ie, without an object, traditionally called an adverb, sometimes a particle.

Noun

intransitive preposition (plural intransitive prepositions)

  1. A preposition used intransitively, ie, without an object, traditionally called an adverb, sometimes a particle.
    • Let's move on to the consideration of intransitive prepositions.

Forms of intransitive preposition

pluralintransitive prepositions

Questions about intransitive preposition

What does intransitive preposition mean?
Intransitive preposition means a preposition used intransitively, ie, without an object, traditionally called an adverb, sometimes a particle.
What part of speech is intransitive preposition?
Intransitive preposition is a noun.
What is the plural of intransitive preposition?
The plural of intransitive preposition is intransitive prepositions.

Words near intransitive preposition in the dictionary

  1. intransigentists
  2. intransigently
  3. intransigents
  4. intransitable
  5. intransitive
  6. intransitive preposition
  7. intransitive prepositions
  8. intransitive verb
  9. intransitive verbs
  10. intransitively
  11. intransitiveness

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