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imperfective
im·per·fec·tive [ ìmpər féktiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
indicating incomplete action: describes a verb aspect expressing action that is not completed.
See also  perfective


noun  (plural im·per·fec·tives)
Definition:
 
1. verb aspect: the imperfective aspect of the verb
2. verb form: a verb form belonging to the imperfective aspect

im·per·fec·tive·ly adverb
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