precative
Definition of precative
1 : precatory, beseeching a precative utterance
2 : of, relating to, or constituting a verb form expressing a wish or request
From the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of precative
Late Latin precativus, from Latin precatus (past participle of precari to entreat, pray) + -ivus -ive — more at pray
precative
Definition of precative
-s
: a precative verb form
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up precative? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!