gerundive
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin gerundīvus (“of a gerund”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editgerundive (plural gerundives)
- (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
- (less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing,[1] also called a "present participle".
Usage notes
editEnglish 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. For example, the word “agenda” (i.e. “things that ought to be done,” not just “things to be done”) conveys the sense of necessity from the Latin gerundive.
Related terms
editTranslations
editLatin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity
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verbal adjective — see also present participle
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Adjective
editgerundive (not comparable)
Derived terms
editReferences
edit- ^ the Australian Macquarie Dictionary (revised 3rd ed), second sense of Gerundive
Anagrams
editLatin
editEtymology
editSee the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation
edit- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ɡe.runˈdiː.u̯e/, [ɡɛrʊn̪ˈd̪iːu̯ɛ]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /d͡ʒe.runˈdi.ve/, [d͡ʒerun̪ˈd̪iːve]
Noun
editgerundīve
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