essive in English dictionary essive Meanings and definitions of "essive" (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case adjective (grammar) of, or relating to the grammatical case that in some languages indicates existence in a state or capacity adjective (rare) indicating a temporary state of being. noun (grammar) the essive case, or a word in that case the essive case more Grammar and declension of essive essive (not comparable) essive (plural essives) more Sample sentences with "essive" Declension Stem Try again Available translations Eastern Mari Estonian Finnish French Georgian Italian Japanese Northern Sami Norwegian Romany Russian Scottish Gaelic Swedish Turkish Authors