Gerundive

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Pronunciation: /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/

Definitions of gerundive

noun a verbal adjective in Latin that expresses necessity or obligation

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy reading.

A2 She is good at swimming.

B1 His painting skills are impressive.

B2 Running marathons requires dedication.

C1 The students' writing of essays was excellent.

C2 The gerundive form of the verb 'to run' is 'running'.

adjective relating to or being a gerundive

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a gerundive phrase in the sentence.

A2 The gerundive form of the verb is used in this context.

B1 She explained the concept of gerundive clauses in detail.

B2 The gerundive construction in Latin can be quite complex.

C1 The gerundive form of the verb is often used in legal documents.

C2 His mastery of gerundive constructions in multiple languages is impressive.

Examples of gerundive in a Sentence

formal The gerundive is a verbal adjective in Latin that expresses necessity, obligation, or propriety.

informal I have to study the gerundive forms for my Latin exam.

slang I can't believe I have to memorize all these gerundive endings.

figurative Understanding the gerundive is like unlocking a key to mastering Latin grammar.

Grammatical Forms of gerundive

past tense

gerundived

plural

gerundives

comparative

more gerundive

superlative

most gerundive

present tense

gerundiving

future tense

will gerundive

perfect tense

have gerundived

continuous tense

is gerundiving

singular

gerundive

positive degree

gerundive

infinitive

to gerundive

gerund

gerundiving

participle

gerundived

Origin and Evolution of gerundive

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'gerundive' originates from Latin, specifically from the combination of the Latin gerundium (gerund) and the suffix -ivus.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin grammar to indicate necessity or obligation, the term 'gerundive' has evolved to refer to a verbal adjective that expresses necessity, obligation, or desirability in English grammar.