Distributive aspect

The distributive aspect (abbreviated DISTR), is an iterative aspect which expresses that an event is applied to members of a group one after another. These members are typically the referents named by the subject of an intransitive verb, or the object of a transitive verb.[1]

It expresses that the action or state denoted by the verb is performed or experienced simultaneously by more than one individual or object. [2]

Example

Russian: Он позапирал двери. "He locked the doors one after another."
Polish: Pozamykał drzwi. "He locked the doors one after another."

References

  1. ^ "GLOSSARY OF LINGUISTIC TERMS: Distributive Aspect". SIL International.
  2. ^ "Distributive Aspect (Concept)". GOLD Community.
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