superenses

Superenses are a category of verb forms that express actions or states that are not limited to a specific time frame. They are used to convey a sense of habitual, continuous, or general truth. Superenses are found in various languages, including Latin, Greek, and some modern languages like Spanish and Portuguese. In Latin, for example, the superens is formed by adding the suffix -ens to the present participle. This form is used to express an ongoing action or state that is not completed at the time of speaking. For instance, the Latin phrase "hominem amans" translates to "a man loving" and indicates a continuous or habitual action. Superenses are distinct from other verb forms such as the present, past, and future, as they do not specify a particular time frame. Instead, they provide a more general or ongoing sense of the action or state being described. In some languages, superenses have been largely replaced by other verb forms or constructions, but they still retain historical and linguistic significance.