optative
op·ta·tive
optative · more optative · most optative
Expressing a wish or a choiceExpressing a wish or a choice.
/ˈɒptətɪv/
Meaning
2 sensesExpressing a wish or a choice.
indicating an option or wish
Related or pertaining to the optative mood.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle French optatif, from Late Latin optātīvus, a calque of Ancient Greek εὐκτική (From Middle French optatif, from Late Latin optātīvus, a calque of Ancient Greek εὐκτική (euktikḗ, “related to wishing”), from Latin optātus, past participle of optāre.
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Forms
more optative, most optative| Comparative | more optative Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most optative Lesson |
regular
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form