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Meaning of desiderative

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desiderative

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) A verbal mood that has the meaning of “wanting to do something”, found in languages such as Ancient Greek and Sanskrit; the optative.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having or indicating wish or desire.

  2. (grammar) Of a verb expressing a wish.