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Rarefrequentative
The correct spelling is frequentative.
How to pronounce frequentative
noun
Say it like: Fre-kwe-nta-tiv-e
The correct spelling is frequentative. (grammar) Any of a subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a repeated action, no longer productive in English, but found in e.g. Finnish, Latin, Russian, and Turkish. For example: ""Crackle" is an English frequentative verb derived from "crack"."
Usage Examples
“"Crackle" is an English frequentative verb derived from "crack".”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) Any of a subclass of imperfective verbs that denote a repeated action, no longer productive in English, but found in e.g. Finnish, Latin, Russian, and Turkish.
adjective
- 1.(grammar) Serving to express repetition of an action.
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