Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subjunctive
Adjective; Noun
/səbˈdʒʌŋk.tɪv/
Definition
A grammatical mood used to express hypothetical situations, wishes, demands, or possibilities that are not certain to happen.
Examples
- It is essential that he be here on time.
- If I were you, I would take that job.
- I wish she were coming to the party.
- She suggested that he study harder.
Meaning
The subjunctive mood is often used to convey scenarios that are contrary to fact or situations that have not yet occurred.
Synonyms
- Conditional
- Hypothetical
- Optative
- Desired
