nonstative


nonstative

(ˌnɒnˈsteɪtɪv) grammaradj (Linguistics) Also: active denoting a verb describing an action rather than a state, as for example throw or thank as opposed to know or hate. Compare stativen (Linguistics) a nonstative verb

non•sta•tive

(nɒnˈsteɪ tɪv)

adj. (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.