• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Judy Hagey Editor

Judy Hagey Editor

Write Justified

  • Home
  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Services
  • Blog
  • Contact

hortatory subjunctive

Grammar Arcana–Part 2

June 25, 2020 by Judy

  Hortatory Subjunctive If you’ve never heard the term and, therefore, think you have no idea what hortatory subjunctive refers to, you’re not alone. If, however, you’re of the generation that took Latin in high school (I’m of the generation, but not the course), you may at least recognize hortatory as Latin. And though the grammatical term may not be familiar, you’ll recognize its application. Hortatory is one of three Latin words that means encourage or incite. Subjunctive refers to the mood, which is not unique to Latin grammar. In addition to tense, verbs also indicate mood — “the manner …

Read moreGrammar Arcana–Part 2

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Anticipation is a Gift
  • Beware the Zombies
  • When You Need an Editor
  • Creativity is Passion–Not Perfection
  • An Interview with Mary Potter Kenyon

Categories:

  • Book Reviews
  • Editing
  • Etymology
  • Grammar
  • Punctuation
  • Seasonal
  • Word of the Week
  • Writing
  • Writing Tips

Sign Up for Judy’s Newsletter

Get updates and news sent directly to your inbox. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Please Wait

Thank you for sign up!

Quick Links:

  • Home
  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Services
  • Blog
  • Contact

Services:

  • Line Editing
  • Copy Editing
  • Proofreading

Ready to Get Started?

Get in Touch

Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2025 · Judy Hagey Editor · All Rights Reserved