Word: optatively
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: op
ta
tive
ly
Definition: In an optative way.
Morphemes:
Affix: optative
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A verb or expression in the optative mood.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: optātus
Language: la
Decoded: optatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: wished for, desired, pleasant, having been desired.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.