Transitivity (noun)

The grammatical property of a verb that indicates whether it requires an object to complete its meaning.

Origin:

The word "transitivity" is derived from the latin word "transitivus" meaning passing over, and it has been used since the 17th century.

Examples:

1. The verb "eat" is transitive because it requires an object (e.g. "I ate the apple").
2. The verb "run" is intransitive because it does not require an object (e.g. "I ran.")
3. Transitivity is a property of verbs that can change the way a sentence is constructed.
4. Transitivity is a crucial aspect of understanding the syntax of a sentence.
5. Transitivity is an important concept in grammar and linguistic analysis.