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intransitive Antonyms

Opposite of intransitive

Because the opposite of intransitive shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Of a verb or clause, not taking a direct object to complete its meaning.

Usage Example

"In the sentence 'The baby slept peacefully,' the verb 'slept' is transitive because it does not act upon an object."

Strongest
transitive

• noun (Context 2)

An intransitive verb or grammatical construction.

Usage Example

"In English grammar, pure intransitives like 'arrive' and 'sneeze' cannot be used in the passive voice."

Strongest
transitive

• adjective (Context 3)

In mathematics and logic, of a binary relation, not holding between a first and third element whenever it holds between the first and second and between the second and third.

Usage Example

"The classic game of rock-paper-scissors relies on an transitive relationship in which rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock."

Strongest
transitive

Similar words to intransitive

Words similar to intransitive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

intransitive verb
nontransitive
See all synonyms of intransitive

• Nearby Words

intranational
intranet
intransigently
intransitive
intrastate
intrauterine
intravenous

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intransitive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intransitive
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