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PERFECTIVE

\pəfˈɛktɪv], \pəfˈɛktɪv], \p_ə_f_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of PERFECTIVE

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the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed completed action

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed completed action

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Tending to make perfect.
PERFECTIVELY.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Conducting to perfection.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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