Associations to the word «Imperfective»

Wiktionary

IMPERFECTIVE, adjective. Of or relating to the imperfective aspect
IMPERFECTIVE, noun. The imperfective aspect, or a verb having this aspect
IMPERFECTIVE ASPECT, noun. (grammar): The imperfective aspect is a feature of the verb which denotes an action or condition that does not have a fixed temporal boundary, but is habitual, unfinished, continuous, repetitive or in progress.

Dictionary definition

IMPERFECTIVE, noun. Aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras