nonstative
[ non-sta-tiv ]
/ nɒnˈstæ tɪv /
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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.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for nonstative
nonstative
/ (nɒnˈsteɪtɪv) grammar /
adjective
denoting a verb describing an action rather than a state, as for example throw or thank as opposed to know or hateCompare stative
noun
a nonstative verb
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