What is subjunctive mood?

Definition
	Subjunctive mood is a mood that typically signals irrealis meanings, such as
	potentiality uncertainty prediction obligation, and desire.
	It most typically occurs in a subordinate clause, but may occur outside of one.

Concept module: subjunctive mood
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