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DURATIVE
durative, durative aspect
(noun) the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
durative
Of or pertaining to duration.
Long-lasting.
(linguistics) Of or pertaining to the aspect of a verb that expresses continuing action; continuative. Part of the imperfective aspect, as opposed to the perfective aspect, of verbs.
Synonyms
• (long-lasting): diuturnal, prolonged; see also lasting
Noun
durative (plural duratives)
(linguistics) This aspect, or a verb in this aspect; a continuative.
Source: Wiktionary
Dur"a*tive, a.
Definition: Continuing; not completed; implying duration. Its durative tense, which expresses the thought of it as going on. J. Byrne.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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