Frequentative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹɪˈkwɛntətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Frequentative is an adjective meaning (grammar) Serving to express repetition of an action.
Meaning
(grammar) Serving to express repetition of an action.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Any of a subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a repeated action, no longer productive in English, but found in e.g. Finnish, Latin, Russian, and Turkish.
Example Sentences
"Crackle" is an English frequentative verb derived from "crack".
Word Forms
- frequentatives
Synonyms for frequentative
Depending on context, synonyms include iterative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frequent, repetitious, overfrequent, oft-repeated, intensive, expletive.
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