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frequentative

Syllabification: (fre·quen·ta·tive)
Pronunciation: /frēˈkwentətiv/
Grammar
Definition of frequentative

adjective

  • (of a verb or verbal form) expressing frequent repetition or intensity of action.

noun

  • a frequentative verb or verbal form, e.g., chatter in English.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French fréquentatif, -ive or Latin frequentativus, from frequens, frequent- 'crowded, frequent'

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