Subjunctive Mood (Noun)
Meaning
A mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The professor lectured on the proper use of the subjunctive mood in complex sentence structures.
- The novel employed the subjunctive mood to convey the uncertainty of the characters' thoughts and emotions.
- The verb form changes in the subjunctive mood are subtle, making it challenging for learners to master.
- She argued that the subjunctive mood added depth and nuance to her poetry, inviting readers to imagine alternative perspectives.
- The subjunctive mood is essential in expressing hypothetical situations or conditions that may or may not occur.