Precative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Precative is an adjective meaning Resembling or pertaining to an entreaty.
Meaning
Resembling or pertaining to an entreaty.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Mode expressing a wish, a prayer.
Example Sentences
The precative expresses a wish (may...!); it is formed by preposing the particle lu to the stative or the preterite.
Word Forms
- precatives
Synonyms for precative
Depending on context, synonyms include precatory, beseeching.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beseeching, precatory, prayerlike, supplicatory, supplicative, requiteful.
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