A way of expressing the first law of thermodynamics is that any change in the internal energy (âE) of a system is given by the sum of the heat (q) that flows across its boundaries and the work (w) done on the system by the surroundings: $\Delta E = q + w$.
Adj. 1. transitive-designating a verb that requires a direct object to complete the meaning. grammar-the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics). intransitive-designating a verb that does not require or cannot take a direct object. Translations.
1 (transitive) to touch with or as if with the finger or hand in a quick jerky movement. ( 2 transitive) to propel or remove by a quick jerky movement, usually of the fingers or hand â â  to flick a piece of paper at someone. (transitive) to touch with or as if with the finger or hand in a quick jerky movement. ( 2 transitive) to propel or remove by a quick jerky movement, usually of the fingers or hand â â  to flick a piece of paper at someone.