English Explanatory Dictionary

mandative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command.
Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately".

Pronunciation

/ˈmændətɪv/ /ˌmænˈdeɪtɪv/

Word forms

mandative more mandative most mandative

Etymology

From mandate + -ive.

Related words

mandate mandatory

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