Definitions for: Perfective


[n] the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed completed action
[n] a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)



Webster (1913) Definition: Per*fect"ive, a.
Tending or conducing to make perfect, or to bring to
perfection; -- usually followed by of. ``A perfective
alteration.'' --Fuller.

Actions perfective of their natures. --Ray.

Synonyms: perfect, perfect tense, perfective aspect, perfective tense

See Also: aspect, future perfect, future perfect tense, past perfect, past perfect tense, pluferfect tense, pluperfect, present perfect, present perfect tense, tense

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