Datives
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of dative, the grammatical cases used to indicate the indirect object of a verb in inflected languages.
“The students learned to identify datives by finding the indirect objects in Latin sentences.”
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Ends in -IVES, contains V which is uncommon, D, A, T, I, E, S are otherwise common
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, V scores 4, the -IVE and -IVES endings provide board extension hooks
Words Related to Datives
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up datives in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!