subjunctive mood meaning

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subjunctive mood (noun): a mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible.

Definition of subjunctive mood

a mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible
Synonyms: subjunctive
Type of: mood

subjunctive mood in a sentence

Most people struggle with using the subjunctive mood.

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