direct verb

noun

A verb that agrees in person and number with the subject of a clause, by conjugation. Conjugation is a form of inflection.

Meanings

noundirect verb (plural direct verbs)

plural direct verbs

  1. grammarA verb that agrees in person and number with the subject of a clause, by conjugation. Conjugation is a form of inflection.

Translations

Dutch persoonsvorm
  • persoonsvormA verb that agrees in person and number with the subject of a clause, by conjugation
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APA

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Chicago

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