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mandative

/ˈmændətɪv/ /ˈmændəˌtɪv/
adjective
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 zorunluluk/talep bildiren

Definition (English)

Relating to a clause that expresses a demand, suggestion, or requirement, typically using the base form of the verb.

Example Sentences

  1. "That he leave immediately" uses the mandative subjunctive.
    "That he leave immediately" ifadesinde talep bildiren dilek kipi kullanılır.
  2. Verbs like "suggest" and "insist" often introduce a mandative clause.
    "Suggest" ve "insist" gibi fiiller çoğu zaman talep bildiren bir yan cümle başlatır.

Collocations

mandative subjunctivemandative clause

Related Words

clausegrammarsyntaxverbsentencerequirement