Desiderative

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.noun(grammar) A verbal mood that has the meaning of “wanting to do something”, found in languages such as Ancient Greek and Sanskrit; the optative.

2.adjectiveHaving or indicating wish or desire.

3.adjective(grammar) Of a verb expressing a wish.

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