certain verbs

[usa0001112004]

Are there certain verbs that cannot be used in present/past continuous forms in certain contexts? What do we call such verbs?

E.g. "I see you" vs. "I am seeing you"
"I understand you" vs. "I am understanding you"

Trust my question is clear.

[Mister Micawber]

Most stative verbs-- those concerning perceptions, feelings, states of mind, and so forth-- do not often appear in continuous forms, though many of them also can in certain contexts.

[Tdol]

The term 'defective verb' exists for verbs that didn't have certain forms, but I haven't heard it used in a long time.

[usa0001112004]

The term 'defective verb' exists for verbs that didn't have certain forms, but I haven't heard it used in a long time.

Many thanks Mister Micawber. Now the term "stative verbs" will remain static in my mind. (Or is it on my mind?)

[usa0001112004]

The term 'defective verb' exists for verbs that didn't have certain forms, but I haven't heard it used in a long time.

tdol, why is "defective verb" not there on the glossary list?http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/d.html

[medontneednonaimtoyuze]

"I see you" means what it seems like it does, but "I am seeing you" could or could not mean "I am dating/going out with you."