aorist

aorist Definition

ao·rist (ā′ə rist, er′ist)

noun

a past tense of Greek verbs, denoting an action without indicating whether completed, continued, or repeated

Etymology: Gr aoristos, indefinite < a-, not + horistos, definable < horizein, to define < horos, a limit: see horizon

adjective

designating or in this tense

aorist Related Forms

a′o·ris′·tic adjective

aorist Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

imperative: There's a sense of urgency here in this aorist imperative.
infinitive: After the aorist infinitive clause " Before Abraham was " , properly the perfect clause and tense should follow but does not.

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