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jussive

noun
jus·​sive | \ ˈjə-siv How to pronounce jussive (audio) \

Definition of jussive

: a word, form, case, or mood expressing command

Other Words from jussive

jussive adjective

First Known Use of jussive

1846, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jussive

Latin jussus, past participle of jubēre to order; akin to Polish judzić to incite, Sanskrit yudhyati he fights

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