Subjunctive
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈdʒənˈsiˈtiˈvi/
Subjunctive (noun)
- verb form used to express wishes, possibilities, or hypothetical situations.
Examples
- The teacher explained the subjunctive to the students.
- Using the subjunctive can make sentences more formal.
Common collocations: subjunctive mood, use the subjunctive, understand the subjunctive