# subjunctive mood

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Mood expressing an action or state which is hypothetical or anticipated rather than actual, including wishes and commands.

## Etymology
From subjunctive (from Latin subjunctivus, from sub- (“under”) + junctus (“joined”), perfect passive participle of jungere (“to join”) + adjective suffix -ivus) + mood (from Latin modus).

## Source
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