intransitive

Definition

Not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object.

Etymology

From in- + transitive.

Example Sentences

• "The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""
• "1664-1667, Jeremy Taylor, Dissuasive from Popery And then it is for the image's sake and so far is intransitive; but whatever is paid more to the image is transitive and passes further."