aspectual

adjective

as·​pec·​tu·​al a-ˈspek-chə(-wə)l How to pronounce aspectual (audio) -chü(-ə)l How to pronounce aspectual (audio)
ˈa-ˌspek-
: of or belonging to an aspect (such as the aspect of a verb)

Word History

Etymology

Latin aspectus aspect + English -al

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“Aspectual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspectual. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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