accusative meaning and definition

ACCUSATIVE noun

Definition of accusative (noun)

1. the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb
   • synonyms: accusative case, objective case

ACCUSATIVE adjective

Definition of accusative (adjective)

1. containing or expressing accusation
   • "an accusitive forefinger"; "black accusatory looks"; "accusive shoes and telltale trousers"- O.Henry; "his accusing glare"
   • synonyms: accusatory, accusing, accusive
2. serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes
   • "objective case"; "accusative endings"
   • synonyms: objective