Subjunctive

/səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

noun

  1. A form in the subjunctive mood.

adjective

  1. (grammar, of a verb) Inflected to indicate that an act or state of being is possible, contingent or hypothetical, and not a fact.

noun

  1. (grammar) Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

Synonyms: conjunctive, conjunctive mode, conjunctive mood, subjunctive, subjunctive mode

subjunctive

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