emitendi

Emitendi is a Latin term that denotes the genitive singular form of the neuter gerund emittendum, derived from the verb emittere, meaning to send out or emit. In Latin grammar, emitendi functions as the genitive of a non-finite noun form and is used to express the idea of emitting in noun-like constructions. It often appears to modify other words, especially to indicate the action’s method or purpose.

Word formation and usage: The gerund is formed from the present active infinitive by adding -ndum; its genitive singular is emitendi. This form appears in phrases such as ratio emittendi, meaning “the method of emitting,” or causa emittendi, meaning “for the purpose of emitting.” The gerund and its genitive are typical tools in Latin for linking action to modifiers or nouns without using a finite verb.

Usage and scope: Emitendi is primarily encountered in classical Latin texts and in grammars that describe Latin syntax. It is not a standalone verb; rather, it is a morphological form used in constructions to relate the action of emitting to another noun, often to express purpose, method, or relation to the emission.

See also: Latin grammar, Latin gerund, Emission, Emit.