prec·a·tive
| \ ˈprekətiv \
Definition of precative
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: precatory, beseeching
a precative utterance
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a verb form expressing a wish or request
precative
noun
\ " \
plural -s
Definition of precative (Entry 2 of 2)
: a precative verb form
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