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desiderative

Pronunciation: /dɪˈzɪd(ə)rətɪv, -ˈsɪd-/

Definition of desiderative

adjective

Grammar
  • (in Latin and other inflected languages) denoting a verb formed from another and expressing a desire to do the act denoted by the root verb (such as Latin esurire ‘want to eat’, from edere ‘eat’).
  • having, expressing, or relating to desire.

noun

Grammar
  • a desiderative verb.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from late Latin desiderativus, from Latin desiderat- 'desired', from the verb desiderare (see desiderate)

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