Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jussive
adjective
/ˈdʒʌsɪv/
Definition
A mood that expresses a command or request.
Examples
- He suggested that they leave early, adopting a jussive tone.
- In the sentence, ‘Let him go,’ the verb is in a jussive form, suggesting allowance.
Meaning
The jussive is used in some languages to indicate a desire, command, or wish, particularly when speaking in the third person.
Synonyms
- Imperative
- Encouraging
- Commanding
