Pronunciation: /dʒəˈrʌndɪv/
noun a verbal adjective in Latin that expresses necessity or obligation
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
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.
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.
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