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Meaning of subjunctive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

subjunctive

Pronunciation:/səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A form in the subjunctive mood.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (grammar, of a verb) Inflected to indicate that an act or state of being is possible, contingent or hypothetical, and not a fact.

noun

Definitions

  1. (grammar) Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

    Synonyms:conjunctiveconjunctive modeconjunctive moodsubjunctivesubjunctive mode
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/subjunctivehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/subjunctive%20mood

Related words

subjunctive moodjussivepluperfectvolitiveconditionalspotentialvolitionaldesiderative