dative of purpose

noun

The dative case in its use to indicate purpose.

“This poem is filled with datives of purpose.”

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Meanings

noundative of purpose (plural datives of purpose)

plural datives of purpose

  1. Classicalhuman sciencesThe dative case in its use to indicate purpose.

    The dative of purpose is rare in this type of writing.

  2. Classicalcountableuncommonhuman sciencesA specific use of the dative case in this way.

    This poem is filled with datives of purpose.

Translations

Latin dativus finalis
  • dativus finalisdative case in its use to indicate purpose
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APA

dative of purpose. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dative%20of%20purpose

MLA

“dative of purpose.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dative%20of%20purpose. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dative of purpose,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dative%20of%20purpose.

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