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FREQUENTATIVE

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Frequentative.

Frequentative - as a noun

A verb form that serves to express frequent repetition of an action

Frequentative - as an adjective

(grammar) serving to express repetition of an action.

Example: ""crackle" is an english frequentative verb derived from "crack"."

Example Sentences

"The frequentative form of the verb 'jump' is 'jumps'."
"In linguistics, a frequentative is a form that indicates repeated or habitual action."
"The word 'buzz' in its frequentative form means to make a buzzing sound continuously."
"The frequentative aspect is commonly used in certain languages to express iterative or continuous action."
"Many frequentative forms are created by adding suffixes to the base verb."
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Word Game Points

Is FREQUENTATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frequentative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FREQUENTATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 28.

Is FREQUENTATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frequentative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FREQUENTATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.

Is FREQUENTATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frequentative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FREQUENTATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 29.

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