desiderative adjective & noun. [dɪ'zɪdǝrǝtɪv, -'sɪd-] M16.
[Late Latin desiderativus, formed as DESIDERATE verb: see -ATIVE.]
A. adjective.
1. Grammar. Pertaining to or designating a verb formed from another to express a desire of doing the act denoted. M16.

2. gen. Having, expressing, or pertaining to desire. M17.
b. noun. Grammar. A desiderative verb, verbal form, or conjugation. M18.

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