In Eskimo gram., noting the case expressing the subject of a transitive verb and the owner of an object. Also called subjective.In mathematics, having the quality or power of transmutation, transmission, or transition: as, a group transitive in respect of a set of objects.Having the power of passing, or making transition; passing over into something.Effected by, or existing as the result of, transference or extension of signification; derivative; secondary; metaphorical.In grammar, taking a direct object; followed by a substantive in an accusative relation: said of a verb, or of the action expressed by a verb.Serving as a medium or means of transition.n. A transitive verb.