Precative

Origin

From Latin precor ("to pray").

Full definition of precative

Adjective

1. Resembling or pertaining to an entreaty.

Noun

1. (grammar)
• 2002, Richard Caplice, Introduction to Akkadian, The precative expresses a wish (may...!); it is formed by preposing the particle lu to the stative or the preterite.

Synonyms

• precatory

Related terms

• precation