What does durative mean?
Durative means Of or pertaining to duration..
Durative
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Of or pertaining to duration..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- (linguistics) This aspect, or a verb in this aspect; a continuative.
Example Sentences
In every section of this invaluable work new light is thrown on ancient problems - phrasal verbs (bring up, put off), phrasal-prepositional verbs (catch up on, come up with) [...] duratives, sentence adverbs, and so on.
Synonyms for durative
Antonyms for durative
Related Words
Word Forms
- duratives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for durative?
Common synonyms include diuturnal, prolonged, durative aspect.
What is the opposite of durative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use durative in a sentence?
In every section of this invaluable work new light is thrown on ancient problems - phrasal verbs (bring up, put off), phrasal-prepositional verbs (catch up on, come up with) [...] duratives, sentence adverbs, and so on.
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