perfective tense

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : - A grammatical tense used to describe an action that is viewed as complete or having been finished. It often focuses on the result or the completed nature of the action rather than its duration or process. This concept is sometimes discussed under the broader category of perfective aspect . Usage The term "perfective tense" is used in linguistic analysis to categorize verb fo...