Definition
Aspect is a grammatical category associated with verbs that expresses a temporal view of the event or state expressed by the verb.
Discussion
Aspect is often indicated by verbal affixes or auxiliary verbs.
Examples
(English)
He is talking.
The be + -ing construction expresses progressive aspect.
Kinds
More specific concepts within aspect.
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