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aorist

/ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.95 in modern English

Syllables
aorist
IPA
/ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/
6
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.

noun

A particular verb in the aorist.

adj

Of or pertaining to a verb in the aorist aspect.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀόριστος (aóristos, “unbounded”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ἀόριστος

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/
  • British English: /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/

Inflected Forms

aorists (plural)

Derived Forms

aoristic

Phrases

aorist tense s-aorist

Frequently Paired Words

horizon

Questions

How do you pronounce aorist?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.ə.ɹɪst/.
What does aorist mean?
A verb paradigm found in certain languages, usually an unmarked form or one that expresses the perfective or aorist aspect.
Where does aorist come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce aorist

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