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gerundive

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
18
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ (UK)

Definition of gerundive

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
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noun

  1. A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
  2. (uncommon)A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Synonym of gerundial.

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Etymology

From Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).

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