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語源 1

From 中期英語 gerundif, gerundyf, gerundyfe, gerundyffe, gerundyve, from Latin gerundīvum (“gerundive”), from gerundium (“gerund”), from gerundus (“which is to be carried out”), future passive participle (gerundive) of gerō (“carry, bear”). By surface analysis, gerund +‎ -ive.

名詞

gerundive (plural gerundives)

1. (in Latin grammar) A verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle.
2. (less commonly, in English grammar) A verbal adjective ending in -ing, also called a "present participle".

使用する際の注意点

• English grammar does not have an exact equivalent to the Latin gerundive: English verbal adjectives ending in -ing are similar, but the Latin gerundive implies a sense of necessity that is lacking from the English construct.

派生語

関連する語

• gerund
• gerundial

語源 2

Learned borrowing from Latin gerundīvus. By surface analysis, gerund +‎ -ive.

形容詞

gerundive (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to or behaving like a gerund.

   Synonyms: gerundal, gerundial

派生語

• gerundively

参照

Further reading

• gerundive on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

アナグラム

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