mandative

== English == === Etymology === From mandate +‎ -ive. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈmændətɪv/, /ˌmænˈdeɪtɪv/ Hyphenation: man‧da‧tive === Adjective === mandative (comparative more mandative, superlative most mandative) Indicates the quality of being a command, or being related to the command. (grammar, not comparable) Noting the imperative use of the subjunctive, as in "I insist that he leave immediately". Hyponym: imperative ==== Related terms ====