1. ( used of verbs (e.g. 'be' or 'own') and most participial adjectives) expressing existence or a state rather than an action

Antonym: active

Encyclopedia: Stative

• contour map
• contour sheet
• contra danse
• contra-
• contraband
• contrabandist
• contrabass
• contrabassoon
• contraception
• contraceptive
• contraceptive device
• contraceptive diaphragm
• contraceptive method
• contraceptive pill
• contraclockwise
• contract
• contract bridge
• contract in
• contract killing
• contract law
• contract of adhesion
• contract of hazard
• contract offer
• contract out
• contract under seal