Intransitive (adjective)

Intransitive refers to a verb that does not take a direct object, or a grammar term describing such a verb.

Origin:

The word intransitive is derived from the word "intransitive verb" meaning "a verb that does not take a direct object".

Examples:

1. The verb "sleep" is intransitive because it does not take a direct object.
2. The sentence "He laughed" is an example of an intransitive verb being used.
3. The intransitive verb "to sit" does not require a direct object to complete the sentence.
4. The action of "to die" is intransitive and doesn"t take any objects.
5. The intransitive verb "to swim" is used without any direct object.