Where does “jussive” come from?
jussive (English) comes from Latin jussus, from Latin jubeo — Alternative form of iubeō; order; to order.
jussive (English): Of or in the jussive mood; The jussive mood, a...
Definitions
- Of or in the jussive mood; The jussive mood, a...
Ancestry of “jussive”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | jussus | Alternative spelling of iussus |
| 2 | Latin | jubeo | Alternative form of iubeō; order; to order |
Words derived from “jussive”