im|per|fec|tive

im|per|fec|tive
im|per|fec|tive «IHM puhr FEHK tihv», adjective, noun. Grammar.
–adj.
denoting an aspect of the verb, especially in Slavic languages, that expresses action not completed.
–n.
1. the imperfective aspect.
2. a verb form in this aspect.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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