gerundive

English

Etymology

From Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/
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Noun

gerundive (plural gerundives)

  1. (in Latin grammar) A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
  2. (less commonly, in English grammar) A verbal adjective ending in -ing,[1] also called a "present participle".

Usage notes

  • English grammar does not have an exact equivalent to the Latin gerundive: English verbal adjectives ending in -ing are similar, but the Latin gerundive implies a sense of necessity that is lacking from the English construct.

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Adjective

gerundive (not comparable)

  1. gerundial

Derived terms

References

  1. ^ the Australian Macquarie Dictionary (revised 3rd ed), second sense of Gerundive

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