jussive
/ˈdʒʌsɪv/
noun
- A grammatical form or construction that expresses a command, exhortation, or wish.
- Linguists study the jussive to understand how languages express commands.
- The grammar lesson covered how to form the jussive in Classical Arabic.
- In Latin, the jussive is often formed with the subjunctive mood.
adjective
- Relating to or expressing a command, order, or strong request.
- The teacher's jussive tone made the students sit down immediately.
- Ancient Hebrew uses a jussive mood to express wishes or commands.
- In some languages, a jussive verb form is used to give direct orders.
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