gerundive

n. 动形词

发音

UK /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/

词形变化

gerundives 复数 gerundives

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.

  2. 2.

    A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".

adj.
  1. 1.

    Synonym of gerundial.

词源

From Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”).

来源：wiktionary