mandative

adj — 2 senses

mandative

adj

/ˈmændətɪv/ · /ˌmænˈdeɪtɪv/

Etymology From mandate + -ive.

1

Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command.

2

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately".

  • the mandative subjunctive
Related terms
mandate, mandatory

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