Reference meaning
optative
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a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
Related source terms
optative mood
Other meanings
2. adjective
indicating an option or wish
3. adjective
relating to a mood of verbs in some languages
Source and scope
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