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词汇 subjunctivity
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Definition of subjunctivity in English:

subjunctivity

noun ˌsʌbdʒʌŋ(k)ˈtɪvɪti
  • 1Grammar. The quality of being subjunctive; expression of that which is prospective, contingent, or hypothetical; the subjunctive mood.

  • 2Chiefly Literary Criticism. The relationship between something proposed or portrayed (especially in science fiction) and reality; degree of realism or probability.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From subjunctive + -ity.

Definition of subjunctivity in US English:

subjunctivity

nounˌsʌbdʒʌŋ(k)ˈtɪvɪti
  • 1Grammar. The quality of being subjunctive; expression of that which is prospective, contingent, or hypothetical; the subjunctive mood.

  • 2Chiefly Literary Criticism. The relationship between something proposed or portrayed (especially in science fiction) and reality; degree of realism or probability.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From subjunctive + -ity.

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