gerundive en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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- /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ (UK)
Etymology
From Middle English gerundif, gerundyf, gerundyfe, gerundyffe, gerundyve, from Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”). By surface analysis, gerund + -ive.
Meanings
- (in Latin grammar) A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
- (in English grammar, uncommon) A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gerundives | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (17)
pl przymiotnik odczasownikowy (verbal adjective — see also present participle) · sl gerundiv (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · hu gerundivum (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · sh gerundiv (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · fi gerundi (verbal adjective — see also present participle) · sv gerundivum (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · de Gerundiv (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · ru герунди́в (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · no gerundiv (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · pl gerundivum (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · es gerundivo (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · fi gerundiivi (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · el γερουνδιακό (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · fr adjectif verbal (verbal adjective — see also present participle) · la gerundīvum (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · de Gerundivum (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity) · fr gérondif (Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity)