denoting a verb taking a direct object as well as a noun in apposition, as for example elect in they elected John president, where John is the direct object and president is the complement
Derived forms
factitively (ˈfactitively)
adverb
Word origin
C19: from New Latin factitīvus, from Latin factitāre to do frequently, from facere to do
factitive in American English
(ˈfæktətɪv)
adjective
Grammar
designating or of a verb that expresses the idea of making, calling, or thinking something to be of a certain character, using a noun, pronoun, or adjective as a complement to its direct object (Ex.: make the dress short, elect him mayor)
Word origin
ModL, factitivus, irreg. < L factus, pp. of facere, do1