Aoristic

/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the aorist tense or aspect in grammar.

Etymology

From 'aorist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic.' Forms the adjective to describe grammatical features of the aorist tense.

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Grammarians use 'aoristic' when analyzing classical Greek texts, and it's one of those terms where mastering the concept actually helps you understand how different languages carve up time and meaning in totally different ways!

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