durative

du·ra·tive  (dr-tv)

adj.

Of, related to, or being the verbal aspect that expresses action continuing unbroken for a period of time.

n. In both senses also called continuative.

1. The durative aspect.

2. A durative verb or verb form.

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durative [ˈdjʊərətɪv] Grammar

adj

(Linguistics / Grammar) denoting an aspect of verbs that includes the imperfective and the progressive

n

(Linguistics / Grammar)

a.  the durative aspect of a verb

b.  a verb in this aspect

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

durative - the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration durative aspect aspect - the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb imperfective, imperfective aspect - aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb progressive aspect - the aspect of a verb that expresses its on-going action