English Explanatory Dictionary

aorist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.
  2. A particular verb in the aorist.
adj
  1. Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-aorist.wav /ˈɛəɹɪst/

Word forms

aorist aorists

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀόριστος (aóristos, “unbounded”).

Related words

horizon

Derived words

aorist tense s-aorist aoristic
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