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"This page is provides a definition for a technical term, to learn about Aspect in Scottish Gaelic see [[Aspect]] | "This page is provides a definition for a technical term, to learn about Aspect in Scottish Gaelic see [[Aspect]] | ||
| − | Aspect is a grammatical term that refers to the duration of an [[Event (definition)|event]] or [[State (definition)|state]] described by a [[verb (definition)|verb]]. For example, an event that is on going in duration is characterized by either the [[Imperfective (definition)|imperfective]] or [[Progressive (definition)|progressive]]. The progressive in English is marked by pairing the [[Auxiliary (definition)|Auxiliary]] verb 'be' with a [[Present Participle (definition)|present participle]] or [[ | + | Aspect is a grammatical term that refers to the duration of an [[Event (definition)|event]] or [[State (definition)|state]] described by a [[verb (definition)|verb]]. For example, an event that is on going in duration is characterized by either the [[Imperfective Aspect (definition)|imperfective]] or [[Progressive Aspect (definition)|progressive]]. The progressive in English is marked by pairing the [[Auxiliary (definition)|Auxiliary]] verb 'be' with a [[Present Participle (definition)|present participle]] or [[Gerund (definition)|gerund]] like 'walking'. The sentence "I am walking" is in the progressive aspect, because it indicates that the duration of the event is on-going. |
| − | Aspect is often confused with [[Tense (definition)|tense]], which is the time at which an event occurs (relative to the time of speech), and [[Voice (definition)|voice]] which is an operation that changes the number and type of [[Argument (definition)|arguments]], and [[Mood (definition)] mood]] (the speaker's attitude towards the event, but is a distinct notion from all of these. | + | Aspect is often confused with [[Tense (definition)|tense]], which is the time at which an event occurs (relative to the time of speech), and [[Voice in Morphology (definition)|voice]] which is an operation that changes the number and type of [[Argument (definition)|arguments]], and [[Mood (definition)] mood]] (the speaker's attitude towards the event, but is a distinct notion from all of these. |
The general concept of aspect can be divided into two smaller categories: | The general concept of aspect can be divided into two smaller categories: | ||
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[[Category:Technical Definitions]] | [[Category:Technical Definitions]] | ||
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"This page is provides a definition for a technical term, to learn about Aspect in Scottish Gaelic see Aspect
Aspect is a grammatical term that refers to the duration of an event or state described by a verb. For example, an event that is on going in duration is characterized by either the imperfective or progressive. The progressive in English is marked by pairing the Auxiliary verb 'be' with a present participle or gerund like 'walking'. The sentence "I am walking" is in the progressive aspect, because it indicates that the duration of the event is on-going.
Aspect is often confused with tense, which is the time at which an event occurs (relative to the time of speech), and voice which is an operation that changes the number and type of arguments, and [[Mood (definition)] mood]] (the speaker's attitude towards the event, but is a distinct notion from all of these.
The general concept of aspect can be divided into two smaller categories:
- Viewpoint Aspect
- Lexical Aspect
