hortative
hor·ta·tive
adj \ˈhȯr-tə-tiv\Definition of HORTATIVE
: giving exhortation : advisory
— hor·ta·tive·ly adverb
Origin of HORTATIVE
Late Latin hortativus, from Latin hortatus, past participle of hortari to urge — more at yearn
First Known Use: 1623
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