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JUSSIVE MOOD

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Jussive Mood.

Jussive Mood - as a noun

A mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
imperative17imperative formimperative mood

Example Sentences

"In the jussive mood, the verb expresses a command or an exhortation."
"She spoke to him in the jussive mood, urging him to come back."
"The teacher used the jussive mood to instruct her students to sit quietly."
"The jussive mood is commonly found in Arabic grammar."
"When using the jussive mood, the verb form changes to indicate a command."
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