optative

英 ['ɒptətɪv; ɒp'teɪtɪv] 美
  • n. 祈愿语态
  • adj. 表愿望的
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英文词源

optative
in reference to grammatical mood expressing wish or desire, 1520s, from Middle French optatif (15c.), from Late Latin optativus, from Latin optatus "wished, desired, longed for," past participle of optare "to choose, wish, desire" (see option).