stative meaning

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stative (adjective): (used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action.

Definition of stative

  1. (used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action

    Opposite: active

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in VE · 7-letter words

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