In linguistics terms the difference between durative and punctual
is that
durative is this aspect, or a verb in this aspect; A continuative while
punctual is expressing momentary action that has no duration.
As a noun durative
is this aspect, or a verb in this aspect; A continuative.
durative English
Adjective
(head)
Of or pertaining to duration.
long-lasting
(linguistics) Of or pertaining to the aspect of a verb that expresses continuing action; continuative
Noun
( en noun)
(linguistics) This aspect, or a verb in this aspect; A continuative.
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punctual English
Alternative forms
* punctuall (obsolete)
Adjective
( en adjective)
prompt or on time
# (of an event ) Happening at the appointed time
# (of a person ) Acting at the appointed time
- Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
(mathematics) Existing as a point or series of points
(linguistics) Expressing momentary action that has no duration
Related terms
* point
* pointwise
* punctilious
* punctuate
* punctuality
* punctuation
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