optative
op·ta·tive
adj \ˈäp-tə-tiv\Definition of OPTATIVE
1
a : of, relating to, or constituting a verbal mood that is expressive of wish or desire b : of, relating to, or constituting a sentence that is expressive of wish or hope
2
: expressing desire or wish
— optative noun
— op·ta·tive·ly adverb
First Known Use of OPTATIVE
15th century
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