optative
noun /'ɑptətɪv/
- Definition
- a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'optative': She showed great optative during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Length
8