gerundive
Meanings
noun
- A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
- A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".
adj
- Synonym of gerundial.
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Etymology
From Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).
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