adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Presenting an action or event’s significance as being the process or experience instead of the end accomplishment or goal. not-comparable
2. 2
   Not tending nor directed toward a goal or specific end. not-comparable
3. 3
   That expresses lacking an end, resolution, or finite purpose. not-comparable
4. 4
   That expresses the imperfective aspect. not-comparable

Synonyms

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irresultativeirresultative

Antonyms

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telic

Etymology

From a- + telic.

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