nonstative

[ non-sta-tiv ]

adjective

, Grammar.

1. (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

/ nɒnˈsteɪtɪv /

adjective

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

noun

1. a nonstative verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonstative¹

non- + stative