converb

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Definition of converb in English English dictionary

A non-finite verb form that serves to express adverbial subordination

(Dilbilim) In general linguistics, a coverb (or converb) is a non-finite verb form that serves to express adverbial subordination, i.e. notions like 'when', 'because', 'after', 'while'

Etymology

() From con- +‎ verb; compare conjunctive.