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English
Etymology
From Latin gerundīvus (“of a gerund”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).
Pronunciation
Noun
gerundive (plural gerundives)
- (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
- (less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".
Usage notes
English grammar does not have an exact equivalent to the Latin gerundive. English verbal adjectives ending in -ing are similar, but the Latin gerundive implies a sense of necessity that is lacking from the English construct. For example, the word “agenda” (i.e. “things that ought to be done,” not just “things to be done”) conveys the sense of necessity from the Latin gerundive.
Related terms
Translations
Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity
Adjective
gerundive (not comparable)
- gerundial
Derived terms
References
- ^ the Australian Macquarie Dictionary (revised 3rd ed), second sense of Gerundive
Anagrams
Latin
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation
Noun
gerundīve
- vocative singular of gerundivus