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desiderative (iou)



desiderative adjective & noun. M16.
[Late Latin desiderativus, formed as DESIDERATE verb: see -ATIVE.]
A. adjective.
Grammar. Pertaining to or designating a verb formed from another to express a desire of doing the act denoted. M16.
gen. Having, expressing, or pertaining to desire. M17.
b. noun. Grammar. A desiderative verb, verbal form, or conjugation. M18.