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subjunctive

1 subjunctive /səbˈʤʌŋktɪv/ adjective
1 subjunctive
/səbˈʤʌŋktɪv/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBJUNCTIVE
grammar
: of or relating to the verb form that is used to express suggestions, wishes, uncertainty, possibility, etc.
compare indicative
2 subjunctive noun
plural subjunctives
2 subjunctive
noun
plural subjunctives
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBJUNCTIVE
grammar
the subjunctive : the form that a verb or sentence has when it is expressing a suggestion, wish, uncertainty, possibility, etc.
[count] : a subjunctive verb or sentence