What does punctiliar mean?
Punctiliar means (grammar) Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:.
Punctiliar
/ˌpʌŋkˈtɪlɪə/ · adjective
Meaning
(grammar) Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:.
Definitions by Sense
- (grammar) Of or pertaining to an unextended point of time:
- (grammar) A verb denoting a punctiliar action or activity.
Example Sentences
First two duratives to express our practice of judging and measuring, then two punctiliars (aorists) to state God’s reciprocations.
Many researchers observe similar generalizations: that children seem unwilling to mark activity verbs like walk or unbounded punctiliars like jump with an -ed ending, even though this is a tense marker in the adult language that applies to all types of events.
Synonyms for punctiliar
Antonyms for punctiliar
Related Words
Word Forms
- more punctiliar
- most punctiliar
- punctiliars
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for punctiliar?
Common synonyms include punctual.
What is the opposite of punctiliar?
Possible antonyms include durative.
How do you use punctiliar in a sentence?
First two duratives to express our practice of judging and measuring, then two punctiliars (aorists) to state God’s reciprocations.
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