1. the property of a verb that can take a direct object
Usage: grammar
2. the property of a relation where if A relates to B and B relates to C, then A relates to C
Usage: mathematics; logic

Examples

• The transitivity of the verb ‘eat’ allows it to take objects like ‘apple’ or ‘lunch’.
• Students must understand transitivity to identify direct objects in sentences.
• The verb ‘sleep’ lacks transitivity since it cannot take a direct object.
• In mathematics, the transitivity of equality means if a = b and b = c, then a = c.
• The transitivity property is fundamental to understanding logical relationships.
• Linguists study transitivity patterns across different languages.