Associations to the word «Hortative»

Wiktionary

HORTATIVE, adjective. (comparable) Urging, exhorting, or encouraging.
HORTATIVE, adjective. (grammar) (not comparable) Of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
HORTATIVE, noun. (grammar) A mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.

Dictionary definition

HORTATIVE, adjective. Giving strong encouragement.

Wise words

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