Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aorist
noun
/ˈeɪ.ər.ɪst/
Definition
The aorist is a grammatical aspect that expresses a past action without specifying whether it is completed or ongoing.
Examples
- The aorist tense in Greek shows a general action rather than a specific time frame.
- Many classical languages utilize the aorist to depict historical events succinctly.
Meaning
In linguistics, the aorist is primarily used to describe a verb form that indicates an action or state that occurred in the past, typically in the context of ancient Greek and some other languages.
Synonyms
- past tense
- preterite
