different between imperfective vs perfect
imperfective
English
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -?kt?v
Adjective
imperfective (not comparable)
- Of, relating to or having the properties of the imperfective aspect.
- 2006, Debra Ziegeler, Interfaces with English Aspect: Diachronic and Empirical Studies, John Benjamins Publishing Company, page 89,
- In the last chapter, we observed the rise of an imperfective marker in English, the Progressive, as the dominant and surviving member of a wider paradigm of imperfective aspectual functions in Old English, but which were no longer marked in the same way in later stages of the history of English.
- 2008, Constantine R. Campbell, Verbal Aspect and Non-indicative Verbs: Further Soundings in the Greek of the New Testament, Peter Lang, page 65,
- The former is the basic imperfective subjunctive, while the latter is prominent or intensified. […] While the present subjunctive is imperfective in aspect, the perfect subjunctive is imperfective in aspect and spatially proximate.
- 2012, Ronald W. Langacker, Essentials of Cognitive Grammar, Oxford University Press, page 157,
- Consider, then, the result of applying these tense morphemes to a perfective or an imperfective verb.
- 2006, Debra Ziegeler, Interfaces with English Aspect: Diachronic and Empirical Studies, John Benjamins Publishing Company, page 89,
Coordinate terms
- perfective
Derived terms
- imperfectiveness
Translations
Noun
imperfective (plural imperfectives)
- The imperfective aspect; a verb having this aspect.
- 2005, Jane H. Hill, A Grammar of Cupeño, University of California Press, page 132,
- Examples of past imperfectives are shown in (42).
- 2010, Viktoria Hasko, Renee Perelmutter, Introduction: Verbs of motion in Slavic languages: Paths for exploration, Viktoria Hasko, Renee Perelmutter (editors), New Approaches to Slavic Verbs of Motion, John Benjamins Publishing Company, page 5,
- These putative indeterminate imperfectives are innovative in form precisely because they add a manner meaning to the range of lexical meanings available to Proto-Slavic motion verbs.
- 2012, Ronald W. Langacker, Essentials of Cognitive Grammar, Oxford University Press, page 157,
- Past imperfectives are also unproblematic because imperfectives are mass-like in nature, hence contractible.
- 2005, Jane H. Hill, A Grammar of Cupeño, University of California Press, page 132,
Translations
French
Adjective
imperfective
- feminine singular of imperfectif
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perfect
English
Alternative forms
- perfite (obsolete)
- pf. (abbreviation, grammar)
Etymology 1
From Middle English perfit, from Old French parfit (modern: parfait), from Latin perfectus, perfect passive participle of perficere (“to finish”), from per- (“through, thorough”) + facere (“to do, to make”). Spelling modified 15c. to conform to Latin etymology. Doublet of parfait.
Displaced native Old English fulfremed.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?p??.f?kt/, /?p??.f?kt/
- (US) IPA(key): /?p?f?kt/
Adjective
perfect (comparative perfecter or more perfect, superlative perfectest or most perfect)
- Fitting its definition precisely.
- Having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose.
- Without fault or mistake; thoroughly skilled or talented.
- Excellent and delightful in all respects.
- (mathematics) Of a number: equal to the sum of its proper divisors.
- 6 is perfect because the sum of its proper divisors, 1, 2, and 3, which is 6, is equal to the number itself.
- (grammar, of a tense or verb form) Representing a completed action.
- (biology) Sexually mature and fully differentiated.
- (botany) Of flowers, having both male parts (stamens) and female parts (carpels).
- (mathematical analysis) Of a set: equal to its set of limit points, i.e. set A is perfect if A=A'.
- (music) Describing an interval or any compound interval of a unison, octave, or fourths and fifths that are not tritones.
- (of a cocktail) Made with equal parts of sweet and dry vermouth.
- (obsolete) Well informed; certain; sure.
- I am perfect that the Pannonians and Dalmatians for their liberties are now in arms.
- (obsolete) Innocent, guiltless.
- My parts, my title, and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly.
Usage notes
Some authorities proscribe the comparative and superlative forms "more perfect" and "most perfect", on the grounds that perfection is an absolute state. Nevertheless, graded forms have been in common use in writing for centuries – for instance the Preamble to the United States Constitution, drafted in 1787, describes its goal as "a more perfect Union". In these cases, "more perfect" can mean "closer to perfection", "less imperfect" or "improving upon an already perfect state".
Synonyms
- (fitting its definition precisely): accurate, flawless
- (without fault or mistake): faultless, infallible
- (thoroughly skilled or talented): expert, proficient
- (biology: sexually mature and fully differentiated): mature
- (botany: having both male and female parts): bisexual, hermaphroditic
- See also Thesaurus:flawless
Antonyms
- (fitting its definition precisely): flawed
- (without fault or mistake): faulty, faultful, fallible
- (botany: having both male and female parts): imperfect
Hyponyms
Coordinate terms
- (music): augmented
- (music): diminished
Derived terms
Related terms
- perfect competition
- perfect market
- perfect number
- perfect pitch
- practice makes perfect
Translations
Noun
perfect (plural perfects)
- (grammar) The perfect tense, or a form in that tense.
- (video games) A perfect score; the achievement of finishing a stage or task with no mistakes.
- 2007, Barbara Smith, Chad Yancey, Video Game Achievements and Unlockables (page 17)
- Awarded for scoring all Perfects in the Dominator rank!
- 2007, Barbara Smith, Chad Yancey, Video Game Achievements and Unlockables (page 17)
Translations
Synonyms
- (grammar): preterperfect
Etymology 2
From perfect (adjective).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /p??f?kt/
- (US) IPA(key): /p??f?kt/
Verb
perfect (third-person singular simple present perfects, present participle perfecting, simple past and past participle perfected)
- (transitive) To make perfect; to improve or hone.
- I am going to perfect this article.
- You spend too much time trying to perfect your dancing.
- (law) To take an action, usually the filing of a document in the correct venue, that secures a legal right.
- perfect an appeal; perfect an interest; perfect a judgment
Synonyms
- (to make perfect): enhance, hone, improve, optimize
Related terms
- perfecter
- perfectible
Translations
References
Anagrams
- prefect
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch perfect, from Latin perfectus.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /p?r?f?kt/, /p?r?f?kt/
- Hyphenation: per?fect
- Rhymes: -?kt
Adjective
perfect (comparative perfecter, superlative perfectst)
- perfect
- Synonym: volmaakt
Inflection
Derived terms
- imperfect
- perfectie
Related terms
- imperfectum
- perfectum
Descendants
- Afrikaans: perfek
Adverb
perfect
- perfectly
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin perfectus, German perfekt.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [per?fekt]
Adjective
perfect m or n (feminine singular perfect?, masculine plural perfec?i, feminine and neuter plural perfecte)
- perfect, flawless
Declension
Synonyms
- des?vâr?it
Antonyms
- imperfect
- nedes?vâr?it
Adverb
perfect
- perfectly, completely
Noun
perfect n (uncountable)
- perfect tense
Derived terms
- perfect compus
- perfect simplu
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