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jussive

/ˈdʒʌsɪv/

Meanings
noun
(grammar) The jussive mood, a verb inflection used to indicate a command, permission or agreement with a request; an instance of a verb so inflected.

Examples :

""The grammar textbook explained that Arabic uses a jussive to express a soft command, like 'Let us study together'." "
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Related Words

Illustration instruction

instruction noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration occurring

occurring verb

/əˈkɜːɹɪŋ/ /əˈkɝɪŋ/

To happen or take place.

"The liftoff will occur in exactly twelve seconds."

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration inflected

inflected verb

/ɪnˈflektɪd/ /ɪnˈflektəd/

To cause to curve inwards.

"The accident inflected the metal beam, causing it to bend sharply inward. "

Illustration inflection

inflection noun

/ɪnˈflɛkʃən/

(grammar) A change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function.

"an inflection for gender, number, or tense"

Illustration miscellaneous

miscellaneous adjective

/ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/

Consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts.

"The drawer contained miscellaneous items, including pens, paperclips, and rubber bands. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration permission

permission noun

/pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/

Authorisation; consent (especially formal consent from someone in authority)

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

Illustration conditional

conditional noun

/kənˈdɪʃənəl/

(grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false.

"My attendance at the school picnic is conditional on my finishing my homework. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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constructions noun

/kənˈstrʌkʃənz/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

Illustration agreement

agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."