Optative

Definition of Optative

Op´ta`tive

a.

1.

Expressing desire or wish.

Optative mood
(Gram.) that mood or form of a verb, as in Greek, Sanskrit, etc., in which a wish or desire is expressed.

n.

1.

Something to be desired.

2.

(Gram.) The optative mood; also, a verb in the optative mood.

Related Words

alternative, choice, option

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