nonstative

non·sta·tive

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-sta-tiv]
- /nɒnˈstæ tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-sta-tiv]
- /nɒnˈstæ tɪv/

Definitions of nonstative word

adjective nonstative (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. 1
adjective nonstative denoting a verb describing an action rather than a state, as for example throw or thank as opposed to know or hate 0
noun nonstative a nonstative verb 0

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Parts of speech for Nonstative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonstative

nonstative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nonstative usage trend in Literature

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