factitive
fac·ti·tive
adj \ˈfak-tə-tiv\Definition of FACTITIVE
: of, relating to, or being a transitive verb that in some constructions requires an objective complement as well as an object
— fac·ti·tive·ly adverb
Origin of FACTITIVE
probably from Latin factitare to do habitually, frequentative of facere
First Known Use: 1846
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