desiderative Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*sid"er*a*tive adjective

Etymology

L. desiderativus.

Definitions

1. Denoting desire; as, desiderative verbs.

De*sid"er*a*tive noun

Definitions

1. An object of desire.
2. (Gram.) A verb formed from another verb by a change of termination, and expressing the desire of doing that which is indicated by the primitive verb.