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jussive

[ juhs-iv ]

adjective

  1. (especially in Semitic languages) expressing a mild command.

noun

  1. a jussive form, mood, case, construction, or word.

jussive

/ ˈdʒʌsɪv /

adjective

  1. grammar another word for imperative
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jussive1

1840–50; < Latin juss ( us ) (past participle of jubēre to command) + -ive
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Word History and Origins

Origin of jussive1

C19: from Latin jūssus ordered, from jubēre to command

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