DEPONENT (2)
Source: 567
De‐po″nent, a. [[L. deponens, -entis, laying down (its proper passive meaning), p. pr. of deponere: cf. F. déponent. See Depone.]] (Gram.) Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs.
Source: 567
De‐po″nent, a. [[L. deponens, -entis, laying down (its proper passive meaning), p. pr. of deponere: cf. F. déponent. See Depone.]] (Gram.) Having a passive form with an active meaning, as certain latin and Greek verbs.