What is ditransitivity?

Definition

Ditransitivity is a term which describes a verb or clause which takes two objects.

Also known as:

bitransitivity

Example (English)
	In the following sentence, tell is a ditransitive verb: She told him a story.

Source
	Crystal 1985 316

Concept module: ditransitivity
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