desiderative

noun

  1. 1

    (grammar) A verbal mood that has the meaning of “wanting to do something”, found in languages such as Ancient Greek and Sanskrit; the optative.

adjective

  1. 1

    Having or indicating wish or desire.

  2. 2

    (grammar) Of a verb expressing a wish.

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