"exoactive" meaning in English

See exoactive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: exo- + active Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|exo|active}} exo- + active Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} exoactive (not comparable)
  1. (grammar) Being or relating to a kind of verb whose action is directed outward from the subject. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Grammar Related terms: exopassive

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