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per·fec·tive tense

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  1. perfective, perfective tense, perfect, perfect tensenoun

    a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)

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  1. perfective tense

    Perfective tense, in grammar, refers to a verb tense or aspect used to describe an action that has been completed or a state or event that no longer exists. It provides a sense of completion or finality to an action, suggesting that it has clearly defined start and end points. The use of perfective tense varies widely among different languages and is not applicable to all.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of perfective tense in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of perfective tense in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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