Associations to the word «Jussive»

Wiktionary

JUSSIVE, adjective. (grammar) (of a verb) Inflected to indicate commands, permission or agreement with a request.
JUSSIVE, noun. (grammar) (uncountable and countable) The jussive mood, a verb inflection used to indicate a command, permission or agreement with a request; an instance of a verb so inflected.

Wise words

Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.
William Shakespeare