du·ra·tive (d r  -t v)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. |
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
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| Noun | 1. | durative - the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration 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 |
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