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Stative Definition & Meaning

stative
adjective
  1. ( used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action

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Frequently asked questions

What does stative mean?
( used of verbs (e.g. `be' or `own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action
What part of speech is stative?
Stative is an adjective.

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