Precative
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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."
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or pertaining to an entreaty.
Adjective
- 1 expressing entreaty or supplication wordnet
Example
More examples"The precative expresses a wish (may...!); it is formed by preposing the particle lu to the stative or the preterite."
Etymology
From Latin precativus (“of prayer”), derived from precatio (“prayer”).