Semelfactives

/ˌsiːməlˈfæktɪvz/

/ˌsiːməlˈfæk.tɪvz/

Translation semelfactives into russian

Noun

semelfactives pl

semelfactive

semelfactives pl

The linguist explained the concept of semelfactive to the students.

Лингвист объяснил студентам концепцию семельфактива.

Noun

A linguistic term referring to an action or event that is viewed as a single, complete occurrence.

In the sentence 'She sneezed,' the verb 'sneezed' is used in a semelfactive sense, indicating a single, complete action.

Adjective

Describing an action or event that occurs only once or is completed in a single instance.

The semelfactive nature of the lightning strike left the sky momentarily illuminated.