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imprecative

Noun CEFR C1
ɪmˈpɹɛkətɪv

Definitions

A grammatical mood, found in some languages, used for curses (in the sense of wishing harm) and marked by a different set of affixes than the optative mood, which is used for wishes in general.

Equivalents

Françaisimprécative

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

imprecator Imprecatory Imprecise Imprecisely Impreciseness Imprecision

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