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intransitive Synonyms

Another word for intransitive

Choosing another word for intransitive depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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
intransitive verb

• adjective (Context 2)

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 nontransitive relationship in which rock beats scissors, scissors beats paper, and paper beats rock."

Strongest
nontransitive

Opposites of intransitive

The opposite of intransitive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

transitive
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• Nearby Words

intramural
intranational
intransigently
intransitive
intrastate
intrauterine
intravenous

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