subjunctive
sub
səb
sēb
junc
ˈʤʌnk
jank
tive
tɪv
tiv
British pronunciation
/səbˈʤʌŋktɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "subjunctive"in English

Subjunctive
01

‌(of verbs) a form or mood that represents possibility, doubt, or wishes

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Understanding the subjunctive is crucial for forming complex sentences in French.
subjunctive
01

(grammar) related to verbs that express wishes, possibility, or doubt

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The subjunctive mood often appears in clauses introduced by certain conjunctions, such as ' if,' ' whether,' ' lest,' or ' that.
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