1. relating to or denoting a verb mood that expresses doubt, possibility, necessity, or hypothetical situations
Usage: grammar

1. the subjunctive mood or a verb form in this mood
Usage: grammar

Examples

• The teacher explained the subjunctive mood in Spanish class.
• In the sentence ‘If I were rich,’ the verb ‘were’ is in the subjunctive.
• The subjunctive is used to express wishes and hypothetical situations.
• She suggested that he be more careful with his grammar.
• The phrase ‘God save the Queen’ uses the subjunctive mood.
• Many languages have a subjunctive form for expressing uncertainty.