Aorist
Pronunciation: /ˈæɑɹɪst/
Aorist (noun)
- A verb form used to describe a simple past action without focus on its duration.
- A verb tense in ancient Greek used to express past actions without indicating completion.
Examples
- The aorist is used to describe completed actions.
- In some languages, the aorist indicates a simple past event.
Common collocations: aorist tense, use aorist, ancient Greek aorist, aorist form