accusative

noun

the case of nouns serving as the direct object of a verb

adjective

serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes

containing or expressing accusation

Roots

causacus- · Latin · cause, reason

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Where does accusative come from?

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