Exhortative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɛɡˈzɔːtətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Exhortative is an adjective meaning (comparable) Appearing to exhort; in an urging manner.
Meaning
(comparable) Appearing to exhort; in an urging manner.
More Meanings
- (grammar, not comparable) Inflected hortative verb form that a speaker uses to avidly encourage a listener.
- The exhortative mood.
Example Sentences
In sections (5.2.7-10.) three special prohibitive moods were identified and described: negative imperative, negative exhortative and monitory.
Word Forms
- exhortatives
Synonyms for exhortative
Depending on context, synonyms include exhortatory, hortative, encouraging, hortatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hortative, hortatory, exhortatory, encouraging, exclamatory, compellatory.
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