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Meaning of frequentative aspect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action. An example in English would be the frequentative verb to crackle, as opposed to the nonfrequentative to crack.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Frequentativum
Español frecuentativo
Français fréquentatif
Русский многократный вид

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

frequentativeness Frequented Frequenter Frequenters frequentile Frequenting

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