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- [juh-ruhn-div]
- /dʒəˈrʌn dɪv/
- /dʒɪ.ˈrʌn.dɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juh-ruhn-div]
- /dʒəˈrʌn dɪv/
Definitions of gerundive word
- noun gerundive (in Latin) a verbal adjective similar to the gerund in form and noting the obligation, necessity, or worthiness of the action to be done, as legendus in Liber legendus est, “The book is worth reading.”. See also gerund (def 1). 1
- adjective gerundive resembling a gerund. See also gerund (def 2). 1
- noun gerundive (in Latin) a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as an adjective, denoting something “ that should or must be done. ”. 1
- noun gerundive (in Latin grammar) an adjective formed from a verb, expressing the desirability of the activity denoted by the verb 0
- adjective gerundive of or relating to the gerund or gerundive 0
- noun gerundive in Latin, a verbal adjective with a typical gerund stem form, used as a future passive participle expressing duty, necessity, fitness, etc. (Ex.: delenda in delenda est Carthago, “Carthage must be destroyed”) 0
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Origin of gerundive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word gerundīvus. See gerund, -ive
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Parts of speech for Gerundive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gerundive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gerundive usage trend in Literature
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