Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Aorist.
Aorist - as a noun
A verb tense in some languages (classical greek and sanskrit) expressing action (especially past action) without indicating its completion or continuation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tenseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Aorist - as an adjective
(grammar) of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.
Example: "The aorist stem of a verb"
Example Sentences
"The aorist tense is used to describe completed actions in Ancient Greek."
"In linguistics, the aorist is a grammatical aspect."
"The aorist form of the verb 'to be' is 'was'."
"The aorist is commonly found in Indo-European languages."
"Many Sanskrit verbs have an aorist form."
Word Game Points
Is AORIST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aorist is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AORIST has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is AORIST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aorist is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAORIST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is AORIST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aorist is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAORIST has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
