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Noun agentive role has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebAgentive RoleDescription:An agentive role refers to the function or position of someone who acts or performs action in a particular context, often as an agent or representative of someone or something else. Senses:Sense 1:In linguistics, the term agentive role is used to describe a grammatical role or a noun form that indicates the doer or performer of an action in a sentence. Example: In the sentence "John threw the ball," the noun "John" serves as the agentive role as the one who performs the action of throwing. Sense 2:In social psychology, the agentive role pertains to the behavior and responsibilities associated with a specific position or function within a group or organization. Example: The team captain plays an agentive role in ensuring effective coordination and decision-making among team members. Usages:Usage 1:In literature, authors sometimes assign an agentive role to inanimate objects or animals, personifying them and attributing action to them for artistic purposes. Example: "The trees danced in the wind, their branches swaying with a rhythmic grace." Usage 2:Within a legal context, an agentive role refers to the capacity of an individual or entity to act on behalf of another person or organization through a power of attorney or similar authorization. Example: The lawyer took on the agentive role of representing the defendant in court. Related Products: | ||||
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