subjunctive
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/səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
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/səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
adjective
R
expressing something that is not a fact but a wish, possibility, or uncertainty
I suggest that he study harder, which is a subjunctive statement.
noun
R
a verb form that expresses wishes, possibilities, or uncertainties
The subjunctive is used to express hypothetical situations.
translation
expressing something that is not a fact but a wish, possibility, or uncertainty
a verb form that expresses wishes, possibilities, or uncertainties
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subjunctives