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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

optative

/ɒpˈteɪtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does optative mean?

adjective

Expressing a wish or desire; used to express a hope or a wish that something may happen or be the case. In grammar, a verb form used to express a wish or desire.

Example

"The optative mood is used to express a wish that it may rain tomorrow."

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