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What's The Definition Of Desiderative?Synonyms | Synonyms for Desiderative: Related Terms | Find terms related to Desiderative: See Also | Desiderative In Webster's Dictionary \De*sid"er*a*tive\, a. [L. desiderativus.]
Denoting desire; as, desiderative verbs.
\De*sid"er*a*tive\, n. 1. An object of desire. 2. (Gram.) A verb formed from another verb by a change of termination, and expressing the desire of doing that which is indicated by the primitive verb. |
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