Serving to continue or prolong; characterized by continuity or the action of continuing.
From continuation plus -ive suffix (Latin -ivus), creating adjectives that describe the quality of performing or having the nature of an action. Can also function as a noun in grammar.
In grammar, a continuative aspect describes ongoing actions (like 'keep running' versus just 'run'), and some languages mark this constantly while English speakers often leave it ambiguous—a subtle but crucial distinction for non-native speakers.
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