Grammar. Having the function of expressing wish or desire. optative mood (also mode) n. the mood or form of the verb of which a prominent function…
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释义 | the mind > language > linguistics > study of grammar > mood > [adjective] > optative or desiderative (7) optativec1400 Grammar. Having the function of expressing wish or desire. optative mood (also mode) n. the mood or form of the verb of which a prominent function… desiderative1552 Grammar. Of a verb or verbal form: Formed from another verb to express a desire of doing the act thereby denoted; of or pertaining to such a verb. preparative1552 Grammar. = desiderative, adj. 2. Obsolete. rare. meditative1755 Grammar. = desiderative, adj. 2. Obsolete. benedictive1841 Grammar. A form of the Optative Mood in the Sanskrit verb, also called the ‘precative,’ the use of which is to express wish or desire. volitive1846 Grammar. Expressive of a wish or desire; desiderative. voluntative1870 Hebrew Grammar. Of a verbal form: Expressive of a desire; desiderative. |
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