hortative

adjective hor·ta·tive \ˈhȯr-tə-tiv\

Definition of HORTATIVE

: giving exhortation : advisory

— hor·ta·tive·ly adverb

Late Latin hortativus, from Latin hortatus, past participle of hortari to urge — more at yearn

First Known Use: 1623

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