SINCE 1828
optative
adjective
op·ta·tive
| \ ˈäp-tə-tiv
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Definition of optative
1a
: 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
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