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gerundive

Pronunciation: /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/

Definition of gerundive

noun

Grammar
  • a form of a Latin verb, ending in -ndus (declinable) and functioning as an adjective meaning ‘that should or must be done’.

Origin:

Middle English (in the sense 'gerund'): from late Latin gerundivus (modus) 'gerundive (mood)', from gerundium (see gerund)

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