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preteritive

[ pri-ter-i-tiv ]

adjective

Grammar.
  1. (of verbs) limited to past tenses.


preteritive

/ ±è°ùɪˈ³ÙÉ›°ùɪ³Ùɪ±¹ /

adjective

  1. (of a verb) having only past tense forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of preteritive1

First recorded in 1830–40; preterit + -ive
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Associated words: preterist, preterition, pretermission, preteritive, preterit, aorist, aoristic, retrospect, retrospective, retrospection, antiquary, antiquity, antiquarian, quondam, antecedent, antecedence, antecedents. past, a. bygone, elapsed; preterite, preterit. pastime, n. amusement, sport, diversion, recreation, divertisement, entertainment, play, fun. pastor, n.

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