Definitions for gerundive
dʒəˈrʌn dɪvgerun·dive

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1. gerundivenoun

   a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

2. gerundivenoun

   a verbal adjective ending in -ing

3. Etymology: From gerundivus, from gerundium, from gerundus, future passive participle (gerundive) of gero.

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1. Gerundive

   In Latin grammar, a gerundive () is a verb form that functions as a verbal adjective. In Classical Latin, the gerundive is distinct in form and function from the gerund and the present active participle. In Late Latin, the differences were largely lost, resulting in a form derived from the gerund or gerundive but functioning more like a participle. The adjectival gerundive form survives in the formation of progressive aspect forms in Italian, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese and some southern/insular dialects of European Portuguese. In French the adjectival gerundive and participle forms merged completely, and the term gérondif is used for adverbial use of -ant forms.There is no true equivalent to the gerundive in English, but it can denote the present participle used adjectivally or adverbially; the closest translation is a passive to-infinitive non-finite clause such as books to be read. That reflects the most common use of the Latin gerundive, to combine a transitive verb (such as read) and its object (such as books), usually with a sense of obligation. Another translation is the recent development of the must- prefix as in a must-read book.

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1. Gerundiveadjective

   pertaining to, or partaking of, the nature of the gerund; gerundial

2. Gerundivenoun

   the future passive participle; as, amandus, i. e., to be loved

3. Etymology: [L. gerundivus.]

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1. Gerundive

   Gerundive is a term applied to particular verb forms, usually non-finite, occurring in certain languages. It is used particularly with regard to Latin, where it denotes the future passive participle – a verbal-adjectival form such as portandus, meaning " to be carried", in the sense of either futurity or necessity. The Latin gerundive is similar in form to the gerund, which is a different non-finite verb form, serving as a verbal noun. The term gerundive may also be applied in grammatical descriptions of some other languages, where it can denote verbal adjectives, verbal adverbs, or certain finite verb forms. The word comes from Latin gerundīvus, which is from gerundium, derived from gerundus, which is itself the gerundive of gerō.

Anagrams for gerundive »

1. ungrieved

How to pronounce gerundive?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say gerundive in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gerundive in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gerundive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gerundive
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerundive
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerundive
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gerundive