desiderative Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*sid"er*a*tive adjective
Etymology
L. desiderativus.
Definitions
  1. Denoting desire; as, desiderative verbs.
De*sid"er*a*tive noun
Definitions
  1. An object of desire.
  2. (Gram.) A verb formed from another verb by a change of termination, and expressing the desire of doing that which is indicated by the primitive verb.

Webster 1913