nonstative

American

[non-sta-tiv] / nɒnˈstæ tɪv /

adjective

Grammar.

(of a verb) expressing an action or process, as run or grow, and able to be used in either simple or progressive tenses.

I run every day. I am running home now.

nonstative British

/ nɒnˈsteɪtɪv /

adjective

denoting a verb describing an action rather than a state, as for example throw or thank as opposed to know or hate Compare stative

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noun

a nonstative verb

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Etymology

Origin of nonstative

non- + stative

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