Durative
adjective
Something that lasts for a long time or happens for a whole period.
Reading is a durative activity, it requires continuous concentration over a period of time.
Often appears as...
- durative action
- durative aspect
adjective
In grammar, it refers to a verb that shows an activity or state continuing over time.
In the sentence 'I am learning', 'am learning' is a durative verb because it indicates an action that is still happening.
Often appears as...
- durative verb
- durative tense
adjective
Something that lasts for a long time or happens for a whole period.
Reading is a durative activity, it requires continuous concentration over a period of time.
Often appears as...
- durative action
- durative aspect
adjective
In grammar, it refers to a verb that shows an activity or state continuing over time.
In the sentence 'I am learning', 'am learning' is a durative verb because it indicates an action that is still happening.
Often appears as...
- durative verb
- durative tense
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Temporal Extent
Use 'durative' to emphasize that an action persists through time, not just a moment.
His compassion is a durative quality, not just occasional kindness.
Pro Tip 2/3Contrast with Instantaneous
'Durative' contrasts with actions that are brief, so use when highlighting duration.
Unlike a flash of lightning, love is durative.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Positive
'Durative' can describe both positive and negative long-lasting situations.
The conflict has a sadly durative presence in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporal Extent
Use 'durative' to emphasize that an action persists through time, not just a moment.
His compassion is a durative quality, not just occasional kindness.
Pro Tip 2/3Contrast with Instantaneous
'Durative' contrasts with actions that are brief, so use when highlighting duration.
Unlike a flash of lightning, love is durative.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Positive
'Durative' can describe both positive and negative long-lasting situations.
The conflict has a sadly durative presence in the region.
Pro Tip 1/3Temporal Extent
Use 'durative' to emphasize that an action persists through time, not just a moment.
His compassion is a durative quality, not just occasional kindness.
Pro Tip 2/3Contrast with Instantaneous
'Durative' contrasts with actions that are brief, so use when highlighting duration.
Unlike a flash of lightning, love is durative.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Positive
'Durative' can describe both positive and negative long-lasting situations.
The conflict has a sadly durative presence in the region.
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