pseudopassive

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Synonyms: pseudo-passive

Antonyms: pseudo-passive

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} A [[construction]] where the [[object]] of a [[preposition]] has been [[promote]]d to the role of [[subject]], as in ''The problem was talked about''.
2. {{lb|en|grammar}} A construction that removes the subject from an [[intransitive]] [[verb]], as in the [[Dutch]] sentence ''Er wordt gefloten'' ("[Someone] whistled").

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} Of or related to the pseudopassive.
2. Nearly [[passive]]; relatively passive.
3. Resembling (something) passive.

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