Associations to the word «Jussive»

Wiktionary

JUSSIVE, adjective. (grammar) (of a verb) Inflected to indicate commands, permission or agreement with a request.
JUSSIVE, noun. (grammar) (uncountable and countable) The jussive mood, a verb inflection used to indicate a command, permission or agreement with a request; an instance of a verb so inflected.

Wise words

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