durative

adj 3noun 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of or pertaining to duration.

2

Long-lasting.

3

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.

noun

1

This aspect, or a verb in this aspect; a continuative.

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