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nonstative — /non sta tiv/, adj. Gram. (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. Also, dynamic. Cf. stative. [NON + STATIVE] * * * … Universalium
nonstative — non•sta•tive [[t]nɒnˈsteɪ tɪv[/t]] adj. gram. (of a verb) expressing an action or process, as run or grow, and able to be used in either simple or progressive tenses, as I run every day; I m running now Compare stative … From formal English to slang
nonstative — /non sta tiv/, adj. Gram. (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. Also, dynamic. Cf. stative. [NON + STATIVE] … Useful english dictionary
dynamic — dynamically, adv. /duy nam ik/, adj. Also, dynamical. 1. pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic: the dynamic president of the firm.. 2. Physics. a. of or pertaining to force or power … Universalium
stative — /stay tiv/, adj. Gram. (of a verb) expressing a state or condition, as like, want, or believe, and usually used in simple, not progressive, tenses: I liked them. I want some. I will never believe it. Cf. nonstative. [1625 35; < NL stativus, L,… … Universalium
active — ac•tive [[t]ˈæk tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) engaged in action or activity; characterized by energetic work, motion, etc.: an active life[/ex] 2) being in existence, progress, or motion: active hostilities[/ex] 3) marked by or disposed to direct involvement… … From formal English to slang
dynamic — dy•nam•ic [[t]daɪˈnæm ɪk[/t]] adj. Also, dy•nam′i•cal. 1) vigorously active or forceful; energetic 2) characterized by or producing change or progression: a dynamic process[/ex] 3) phs a) of or pertaining to force or power b) of or pertaining to… … From formal English to slang
stative — sta•tive [[t]ˈsteɪ tɪv[/t]] adj. gram. (of a verb) expressing a state or condition, as know, like, or belong, and not usu. used in progressive tenses Compare nonstative • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
