The definition of hortative is a choice of words that encourage action.
(adjective)An example of a hortative sentence is, "Just try it at least once!"
See hortative in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Origin:
Origin: Late Latin hortātīvus
Origin: , from Latin hortātus
Origin: , past participle of hortārī, to exhort; see gher-2 in Indo-European roots
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