Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈmændətɪv/
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/ˌmænˈdeɪtɪv/
Adjective
Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command.
Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately".
Usage- not-comparable
- Examples
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the mandative subjunctive