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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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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