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Durative Aspect

Definition: The durative aspect refers to the grammatical construction or form that indicates the ongoing nature or continuity of an action or state over a specific period of time.

Examples and Usage:

Noun:

The durative aspect is commonly used in many languages to express actions or events that last for an extended duration.

Example sentence: The durative aspect in this language is marked by adding a specific affix to the verb stem.

Adjective:

In linguistics, the durative aspect is classified as one of the several grammatical aspects that can be used to modify verbs.

Example sentence: She preferred using the durative aspect in her writing to describe long, continuous actions.

Related Products:

Explore the following books on the durative aspect:

• Durative Aspect in Language
• Linguistics: An Introduction
• The Grammar Book: An ESL/EFL Teacher's Course