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gerundives

The correct spelling is gerundives.

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noun

Say it like: Jer-und-ive-s

The correct spelling is gerundives. (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

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noun

  1. 1.(in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
  2. 2.(less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing , also called a "present participle".

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