Explanation
The grammatical presentation of how an event unfolds, is bounded, repeated, ongoing, or completed. It changes the internal viewpoint on time without necessarily locating an event on a timeline.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Aspect concerns event structure; tense locates an event relative to a reference time.
Distinction
Aspect concerns event structure; tense locates an event relative to a reference time.
Effect on thought and perception
It changes the internal viewpoint on time without necessarily locating an event on a timeline.
Resonance
It changes the internal viewpoint on time without necessarily locating an event on a timeline.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Grammatical aspect“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-SYN-W0142. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-SYN-W0142The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.