GERUNDIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

gerundively (not comparable)

In the manner of a gerund; as, or in place of, a gerund.

Source: Wiktionary


Ge*run"dive*ly, adv.

Definition: In the manner of a gerund; as, or in place of, a gerund.

GERUNDIVE

Ge*run"dive, a. Etym: [L. gerundivus.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or partaking of, the nature of the gerund; gerundial.

– n. (Lat. Gram.)

Definition: The future passive participle; as, amandus, i. e., to be loved.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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