Use 'durative' to emphasize that an action persists through time, not just a moment.

Temporal Extent

'Durative' contrasts with actions that are brief, so use when highlighting duration.

Contrast with Instantaneous

'Durative' can describe both positive and negative long-lasting situations.

In grammar, 'durative' suggests an ongoing process, different from a completed action.

'Durative' often relates to the progressive aspect in English tenses.

Durative verbs don't mean forever, just that the action isn't concluded yet.