ditransitive

Meaning

1. Of a class of verbs which take both a direct and an indirect object. An example is 'give', which entails a giver (subject), a gift (direct object) and a receiver (indirect object).
2. A verb that takes both an object and an indirect object.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree English di- English transitive English ditransitive From di- + transitive.

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