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Aoristic
UK
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
US
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
Translation of "aoristic" into Russian
aoristic
Adjective
UK
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
US
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
aoristic
more aoristic Comp.
most aoristic Super.
The aoristic tense in Greek is used to express a simple past action.
Аористическое время в греческом языке используется для выражения простого прошедшего действия.
Definitions
aoristic
Noun
UK
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
US
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
The aorist aspect or tense; a verb form expressing a simple past action without reference to its completeness or duration.
In Classical Greek, the aoristic is contrasted with the imperfect to show different nuances of past actions.
aoristic
Adjective
UK
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
US
/eɪəˈrɪstɪk/
Relating to or denoting a verb form that expresses a simple past action without indicating its completion or duration.
The aoristic tense in ancient Greek often leaves the exact timing of the action ambiguous.
Indefinite or unspecified with respect to time; lacking a clear reference to duration or completion.
His recollections of the event were hazy and aoristic.