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词汇 precative
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Definition of precative in English:

precative

adjective ˈprɛkətɪv
  • Expressing entreaty or desire; supplicatory; (specifically in Grammar, of a word, particle, mood, etc.) expressing a request or wish. Also as noun: a precative mood or expression.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Gurnall (d. 1679), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin precātīvus of the nature of a prayer, expressing a wish, sought by prayer from classical Latin precāt-, past participial stem of precārī to entreat, pray + -īvus.

Definition of precative in US English:

precative

adjectiveˈprɛkətɪv
  • Expressing entreaty or desire; supplicatory; (specifically in Grammar, of a word, particle, mood, etc.) expressing a request or wish. Also as noun: a precative mood or expression.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Gurnall (d. 1679), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin precātīvus of the nature of a prayer, expressing a wish, sought by prayer from classical Latin precāt-, past participial stem of precārī to entreat, pray + -īvus.

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