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imperfective

/ɪmˈpɛrfɛktɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does imperfective mean?

adjective

Describing an action or state that is ongoing or habitual, rather than completed or finished. Used to describe a situation or process that is not yet complete or is continuing.

Example

"The imperfective aspect of the verb emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action, rather than its completion."

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