abjunctive
|ab-junc-tive|
C2
/æbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
non-essential in grammar
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abjunctive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abjunctivus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'jungere' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'abjunctivus' transformed into the English word 'abjunctive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not joined,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-essential in grammar.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a grammatical construction that is not essential to the meaning of a sentence.
The abjunctive clause can be removed without altering the main sentence.
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Last updated: 2025/04/02 19:06