Verb-framing

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Encoding a path of motion, a change of state, or grammatical aspect in the main verb, as opposed to using a satellite to supply this information. For example "ascend" as opposed to "climb up" or "descend" as opposed to "climb down".
Adjective
  1. 1
    Making use of verb-framing.

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verb-framed

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