Aspect of the Greek Verb

Glendon M. Gross gross at xinetd.ath.cx
Mon Dec 16 17:30:17 EST 2002


In rereading Goodrick's introduction to the Greek verb, from "Do it 
Yourself Hebrew and Greek", chapter 4,  I am curious about the 
discussion of aspect that appears on pages 4:4-4:6.   Goodrick uses the 
term "punctiliar aspect" to refer to verbs that describe a completed 
action, whereas he uses the term "linear aspect" to refer to an action 
that is ongoing.  He uses the term "combined aspect" to refer to a 
sentence that discusses an event with ensuing results.

My question is the following:  are these terms,  "linear and punctilear 
aspect", unique to Goodrick's presentation or is this a generally 
accepted terminology for discussing the aspect of Greek verbs?

Regards,

Glendon Gross
Amateur Greek Student




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