I. ˈfaktiv, -tēv, -təv adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin factivus, from Latin factus + -ivus -ive
1. obsolete : having power to make : constructive
2.
a. of a grammatical case : denoting a process of becoming or transmutation
b. : factitive
II. noun
( -s )
: the factive case of a language ; also : a form in the factive case