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durative

/ˈdʊrətɪv/ /ˈdjʊrətɪv/

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noun

Duratif, aspect duratif

This aspect, or a verb in this aspect; a continuative.

Examples :

"The durative of the rain made it impossible to play outside all afternoon. "

L'aspect duratif de la pluie a rendu impossible de jouer dehors tout l'après-midi.

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adjective

Duratif, de durée

Of or pertaining to duration.

Examples :

"The durative aspect of the rain, which lasted all day, made it difficult to run errands. "

L'aspect duratif de la pluie, qui a duré toute la journée, a rendu difficile de faire des courses.

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adjective

Durable, persistant

Examples :

"The construction of the new bridge had a durative impact on the local traffic, causing delays for several years. "

La construction du nouveau pont a eu un impact durable sur le trafic local, causant des retards pendant plusieurs années.

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adjective

Duratif, continuatif

Of or pertaining to the aspect of a verb that expresses continuing action; continuative. Part of the imperfective aspect, as opposed to the perfective aspect, of verbs.

Examples :

""The teacher described the homework as a durative task, meaning we needed to work on it consistently over several days, not just finish it in one sitting." "

Le professeur a décrit les devoirs comme une tâche durative, ce qui signifiait que nous devions y travailler de manière constante pendant plusieurs jours, et pas seulement les terminer en une seule fois.

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