dative of purpose

Noun

Classical in definite countable uncommon

(Classical linguistics, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose. / (uncommon, Classical linguistics, countable) A specific use of the dative case in this way.

Japanese Meaning

目的を示すために用いられる与格、すなわち古典言語学において、目的を表すための与格の用例を指す用語

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The linguist demonstrated that a dative of purpose often conveys the intended function of an object.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その言語学者は、目的を示す与格がしばしば物の意図された用途を表すことを示した。

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Sense（1）

(Classical linguistics, in definite) The dative case in its use to indicate purpose.

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

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Sense（2）

(uncommon, Classical linguistics, countable) A specific use of the dative case in this way.

This poem is filled with datives of purpose.

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datives of purpose

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