Gerundive

noun

/dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.noun(in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

2.noun(less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing , also called a "present participle".

3.adjectiveGerundial

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