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Desiderative
UK
/dɪˈzɪd.ə.rə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪd.əˌreɪ.tɪv/
Translation desiderative into russian
desiderative
Noun
UK
/dɪˈzɪd.ə.rə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪd.əˌreɪ.tɪv/
desiderative
desideratives pl
The linguist explained the concept of a desiderative in the context of ancient languages.
Лингвист объяснил концепцию десидератива в контексте древних языков.
desiderative
Adjective
UK
/dɪˈzɪd.ə.rə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪd.əˌreɪ.tɪv/
desiderative
The desiderative outcome of the project was not achieved.
Желательный результат проекта не был достигнут.
Definitions
desiderative
Noun
UK
/dɪˈzɪd.ə.rə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪd.əˌreɪ.tɪv/
A linguistic form or construction that expresses a desire or wish.
In some languages, a desiderative is used to convey the speaker's wish to perform an action.
desiderative
Adjective
UK
/dɪˈzɪd.ə.rə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪd.əˌreɪ.tɪv/
Expressing or characterized by desire or longing.
Her desiderative gaze lingered on the beautiful painting, wishing she could own it.