imperfective

/ˌˈɪmpərˌfɛktɪv/
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Definitions of imperfective
  1. noun
    aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb
    synonyms: imperfective aspect
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    type of:
    durative, durative aspect
    the aspect of a verb that expresses its duration
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