OPTATIVE


Meaning of OPTATIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈäp-tə-tiv ]

adjective

Date: 15th century

1.

a. : of, relating to, or constituting a verbal mood that is expressive of wish or desire

b. : of, relating to, or constituting a sentence that is expressive of wish or hope

2. : expressing desire or wish

• optative noun

• op·ta·tive·ly adverb

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