Verb-framing
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Verb-framing is a noun meaning (linguistics, syntax) Making use of verb-framing.
Meaning
(linguistics, syntax) Making use of verb-framing.
More Meanings
- (linguistics, syntax) Encoding a path of motion, a change of state, or grammatical aspect in the main verb, as opposed to using a satellite to supply this information. For example "ascend" as opposed to "climb up" or "descend" as opposed to "climb down".
Synonyms for verb-framing
Depending on context, synonyms include verb-framed.
Antonyms for verb-framing
Common opposites include satellite-framing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include filming, motion, gesture, vector, subframe, motioning.
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