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Meaning of gerundive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gerundive

Pronunciation:/dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

  2. (less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing , also called a "present participle".

adjective

Definitions

  1. Gerundial