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