verb-framing

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|linguistics|syntax}} Encoding a path of motion, a change of state{{,}} or grammatical [[aspect]] in the main verb, as opposed to using a [[satellite]] to supply this information. For example "ascend" as opposed to "climb up" or "descend" as opposed to "climb down".

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|linguistics|syntax}} Making use of verb-framing.

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