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Purely form-wise (rather than semantically), the primary axes by which verbs differ are: | Purely form-wise (rather than semantically), the primary axes by which verbs differ are: | ||
*Binyan: derives verbs from a consonantal root; encodes variables such as transitivity, volition, aspect and manner of action. | *Binyan: derives verbs from a consonantal root; encodes variables such as transitivity, volition, aspect and manner of action. | ||
*Voice: | *Voice: patient-oriented, agent-oriented and applicative. | ||
*Agreement: Person/number/gender of participants. | *Agreement: Person/number/gender of participants. | ||
*Mood: Realis and irrealis. The irrealis is used for imperatives, wishes, purpose clauses, and possible future events. | *Mood: Realis and irrealis. The irrealis is used for imperatives, wishes, purpose clauses, and possible future events. | ||