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单词 preterimperfect
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Definition of preterimperfect in English:

preterimperfect

noun ˌpriːtə̩rɪmˈpəːfɪkt
Grammar rare
  • The past imperfect tense.

Origin

Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From preter + imperfect, after post-classical Latin praeteritum imperfectum, lit. ‘uncompleted past’ (3rd cent.) Compare preterperfect, preterperfect, preterpluperfect, preterpluperfect.

Definition of preterimperfect in US English:

preterimperfect

nounˌpriːtə̩rɪmˈpəːfɪkt
Grammar rare
  • The past imperfect tense.

Origin

Early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From preter + imperfect, after post-classical Latin praeteritum imperfectum, lit. ‘uncompleted past’ (3rd cent.) Compare preterperfect, preterperfect, preterpluperfect, preterpluperfect.

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