/ ˈfæktɪv; NAmE / adjective
( grammar ) ( of verbs ) talking about sth as a true fact. 'Know' and 'realize' are factive verbs.
—compare contrafactive , non-factive
/ ˈfæktɪv; NAmE / adjective
( grammar ) ( of verbs ) talking about sth as a true fact. 'Know' and 'realize' are factive verbs.
—compare contrafactive , non-factive
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005