dative alternation

UK/ˈdeɪtɪv ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪ.ʃən/US/ˈdeɪtɪv ˈɔl.tɚˌneɪ.ʃən/US/ˈdeɪtɪv ˈɑl.tɚˌneɪ.ʃən/

noun

Dative shift.

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Meanings

noundative alternation (plural dative alternations)

plural dative alternations

  1. Dative shift.
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