DURATIVE ASPECT Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase durative aspect. (close relations)
Definition of DURATIVE ASPECT
Best Alternative Words for DURATIVE ASPECT
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continuing | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • remaining in force or being carried on without letup • persisting for a long time | ||||||||
continuous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • continuing in time or space without interruption • of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity | ||||||||
endless | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tiresomely long; seemingly without end • infinitely great in number • having no known beginning and presumably no end • having the ends united so as to form a continuous whole | ||||||||
extended | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • fully extended or stretched forth adjective satellite • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted • drawn out or made longer spatially • beyond the literal or primary sense • large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity | ||||||||
infinite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude • (of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive) noun • the unlimited expanse in which everything is located adjective satellite • too numerous to be counted • total and all-embracing | ||||||||
lasting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place • retained; not shed adjective satellite • existing for a long time • lasting a long time without change | ||||||||
ongoing | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • currently happening | ||||||||
persistent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • retained; not shed adjective satellite • never-ceasing • continually recurring to the mind • stubbornly unyielding | ||||||||
prolonged | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted • drawn out or made longer spatially | ||||||||
protracted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • relatively long in duration; tediously protracted | ||||||||
sustained | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • maintained at length without interruption or weakening • (of an electric arc) continuous | ||||||||
uninterrupted | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • continuing in time or space without interruption adjective satellite • having undisturbed continuity | ||||||||
durative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration |