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Intransitivity

Definition:

Intransitivity refers to the property of a verb that does not require or allow an object to complete its meaning. Intransitive verbs do not transfer the action to an object.

Examples:

1. Part-of-Speech: Verb

- The kitten ran across the room.

- She slept peacefully throughout the night.

2. Part-of-Speech: Adjective

- The intransitive nature of the verb puzzled the students.

- His intransitive behavior left us confused.

3. Part-of-Speech: Noun

- The intransitivity of the verb required a different approach to the sentence structure.

- Linguists study the intransitivity of various languages.

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