preteritive
/prɪˈtɛrɪtɪv/Now rare
adjective
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.