Phrase guide

progressive aspect

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A grammatical aspect that expresses the dynamic quality of actions that are in progress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

the aspect of a verb that expresses its on-going action

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: durative, durative aspect

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Translations

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  • Polish: aspekt ciągły — verb aspect