| 释义 |
sub·junc·tive
I. \-tiv, -tēv also -təv\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin subjunctivus (translation of Greek hypotaktikos), from Latin subjunctus (past participle of subjungere to subjoin) + -ivus -ive — more at subjoin
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb form or set of verb forms that represents an attitude toward or concern with a denoted act or state not as fact but as something entertained in thought as contingent or possible or viewed emotionally (as with doubt, desire, will)
< the subjunctive mood >
< bless in “God bless you” and write in “I suggest that he write a letter” are subjunctive verb forms >
— compare imperative, indicative
II. noun
(-s)
1. : the subjunctive mood; also : a verb or verbal form denoting it
2. : subjunctive equivalent |