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stative

sta·tive

UK/ˈsteɪtɪv/ uncommon obsolete rare

adjective

1.

expressing existence or a state rather than an action; used of verbs (e.g. `be'' or `own'') and most participial adjectives

Antonyms

Origin

From Latin stativus.

Phrases

  • stative verb

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