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单词 preteritive
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Definition of preteritive in English:

preteritive

adjective prɪˈtɛrɪtɪv
rare
  • Grammar. Of, relating to, or using the preterite; used only in the preterite tenses. In later use, chiefly in "preteritive present [adjective]".

Origin

Mid 18th century. From classical Latin praeterit-, past participial stem of praeterīre to go past + -ive. With the specifically use in grammar compare later preteritive present, preteritive present.

 
 

Definition of preteritive in US English:

preteritive

adjectiveprɪˈtɛrɪtɪv
rare
  • Grammar. Of, relating to, or using the preterite; used only in the preterite tenses. In later use, chiefly in "preteritive present [adjective]".

Origin

Mid 18th century. From classical Latin praeterit-, past participial stem of praeterīre to go past + -ive. With the specifically use in grammar compare later preteritive present, preteritive present.

 
 
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