optative

adjective op·ta·tive \ˈäp-tə-tiv\

Definition of OPTATIVE

a : of, relating to, or constituting a verbal mood that is expressive of wish or desire

b : of, relating to, or constituting a sentence that is expressive of wish or hope

: expressing desire or wish

— optative noun

— op·ta·tive·ly adverb

15th century

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