frequentative aspect

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frequentative aspect

  1. (grammar) The frequentative aspect refers to a subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action. An example in English would be the frequentative verb "to crackle," as opposed to the nonfrequentative "to crack."

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