Gerundive
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gerundive is a noun meaning (in Latin grammar) A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
Meaning
(in Latin grammar) A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
More Meanings
- (less commonly, in English grammar) A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".
- Synonym of gerundial.
Word Forms
- gerundives
Synonyms for gerundive
Depending on context, synonyms include gerundial.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nominalization, nominal, nominals, verbid, verbnoun, optative.
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