mandative en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌmænˈdeɪtɪv/
- /ˈmændətɪv/
Etymology
From mandate + -ive.
Meanings
- Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command.
-
(not-comparable) Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately".
the mandative subjunctive
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more mandative | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most mandative | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |