DESIDERATIVE

17
Scrabble
18
WWF
D(2) E(1) S(1) I(1) D(2) E(1) R(1) A(1) T(1) I(1) V(4) E(1)
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Definition

noun
  1. (grammar) A verbal mood that has the meaning of β€œwanting to do something”, found in languages such as Ancient Greek and Sanskrit; the optative.
adjective
  1. Having or indicating wish or desire.
  2. (grammar) Of a verb expressing a wish.

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