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STATIVE

\stˈatɪv], \stˈatɪv], \s_t_ˈa_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of STATIVE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Pertaining to a fixed camp.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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