continuative

(kən tinyo̵̅o̅ āt′iv, -yo̵̅o̅ ə tiv′)

adjective

  1. continuing something
  2. Gram. expressing continuation or sequel: a continuative clause

Origin: LL continuativus

See continuative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or serving to cause continuation.
  2. Linguistics Of or relating to the durative aspect or a durative verb or verb form.
noun
  1. Something that expresses or causes continuation.
  2. Linguistics See durative.

Related Forms:

  • con·tinˈu·aˌtive·ly adverb

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