What is the meaning of optative?

noun

  • A mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs.

adjective

  • Indicating an option or wish.
  • Relating to a mood of verbs in some languages.
    • usage: "optative verb endings"
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