durative

Definitions of durative
  1. noun
    the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration
    synonyms: durative aspect
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    types:
    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
    type of:
    aspect
    the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
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