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frequentative aspect

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: fréquentatif — grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect
  • German: Frequentativum — grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect
  • Latin: frequentativum — grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect
  • Polish: aspekt frekwentatywny — grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect
  • Russian: многокра́тный вид (mnogokrátnyj vid) — grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect
  • Spanish: frecuentativo — grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect