释义 |
causatively, adv.|ˈkɔːzətɪvlɪ| [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a causative manner; by way of causation, by acting as a cause. b. Gram. In a causative sense, as expressing cause.
1654Warren Unbelievers 45 Christ hath causatively removed by his death the guilt of sin. 1750–1Student II. 308 (T.) Several conjugations.. whether they are to be taken actively, passively, causatively, or absolutely. 1824De Quincey Pol. Econ. Dial. v. (1860) 553 Gravitation has causatively impressed that direction on its course. |