| 释义 |
prec·a·tive
I. \ˈprekəd.iv\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin precativus, from Latin precatus (past participle of precari to entreat, pray) + -ivus -ive — more at pray
1. : precatory, beseeching
< a precative utterance >
2. : of, relating to, or constituting a verb form expressing a wish or request
II. noun
(-s)
: a precative verb form |