OPTATIVE
/ɒpˈteɪtɪv/
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Scrabble
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WWF
O(1) P(3) T(1) A(1) T(1) I(1) V(4) E(1)
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Definition
/ɒpˈteɪtɪv/
noun
- (grammar) A mood of verbs found in some languages (e.g. Sanskrit, Old Prussian, Ancient Greek), used to express a wish. English does not have inflectional optative forms.
- (grammar) A verb or expression in the optative mood.
adjective
- Expressing a wish or a choice.
- (grammar) Related or pertaining to the optative mood.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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