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Precative

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or pertaining to an entreaty.
Adjective
  1. 1
    expressing entreaty or supplication wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Mode expressing a wish, a prayer.

    "The precative expresses a wish (may...!); it is formed by preposing the particle lu to the stative or the preterite."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin precativus (“of prayer”), derived from precatio (“prayer”).

Etymology 2

From Latin precativus (“of prayer”), derived from precatio (“prayer”).

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