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gerundive

/ˈdʒɛrəndɪv/ noun · British & US
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What does gerundive mean?

noun

A gerundive is a verb form that functions as an adjective, typically in Latin or in English derived from Latin. It is used to express a quality or characteristic.

Example

"The gerundive form of the verb 'to run' is 'running', which can be used as an adjective to describe something, such as 'a running stream'."

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