aorist

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀόριστος (aóristos, “unbounded”).

noun

  1. (grammar) A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.
  2. (grammar) A particular verb in the aorist.

adj

  1. (grammar) Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.
    the aorist stem of a verb

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