(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:36:19

Op"ta*tive*ly, adv.

In an optative manner; with the expression of desire.

[R.]

God blesseth man imperatively, and man blesseth God optatively. Bp. Hall.

 

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