nonstative

[non-sta-tiv] /nɒnˈstæ tɪv/

adjective, Grammar

(of a verb) expressing an action or process, as run or grow, and able to be used in either simple or progressive tenses:

I run every day. I am running home now.

Also, dynamic.

Compare stative.

Origin

British Dictionary definitions for nonstative

/nɒnˈsteɪtɪv/

adjective

denoting a verb describing an action rather than a state, as for example throw or thank as opposed to know or hate Compare stative

noun

a nonstative verb

active