subjunctive
noun/səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/
Frequency rank: #19,166 most common English word
Meaning
A grammatical mood used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, or conditions contrary to fact.
Example sentence
The grammar teacher explained that 'If I were you' uses subjunctive mood.
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