English Dictionary
Definition subjunctive in British English
subjunctive noun
[singular] noun
/səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
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the form of a verb that is used for expressing doubts and wishes. For example, in the sentence 'I wish I were taller', 'were' is in the subjunctive. The indicative is used for making statements and asking questions about facts, and the imperative is used for telling someone to do something.
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