optative
IPA: ˈɑptʌtɪv
noun
- (grammar) A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, and Ancient Greek, but not English), used to express a wish.
- (grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.
adjective
- Expressing a wish or a choice.
- (grammar) Related or pertaining to the optative mood.
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