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STATIVE

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Stative.

Stative - as an adjective

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

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
active11

Stative - as a noun

(grammar) a construct asserting that a subject has a particular property.

Example Sentences

"In English grammar, the present simple tense is used for stative verbs."
"The verb 'to be' is a stative verb."
"Some examples of stative verbs are 'love', 'believe', and 'understand'."
"Different languages may classify certain verbs as stative or dynamic."
"The stative verb 'know' implies a state of having knowledge or awareness."
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Word Game Points

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

STATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is STATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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