precative

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adjective

prec·​a·​tive

ˈprekətiv

1

: precatory, beseeching

a precative utterance

2

: of, relating to, or constituting a verb form expressing a wish or request

precative

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a precative verb form

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Late Latin precativus, from Latin precatus (past participle of precari to entreat, pray) + -ivus -ive

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