gerundive
adjEtymology Learned borrowing from Latin gerundīvus. By surface analysis, gerund + -ive.
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Synonym of gerundial.
- Derived terms
- gerundively
gerundive
nounUK /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/
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.
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In Latin grammar A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
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Uncommon, In English grammar A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".
- Derived terms
- gerundival