imperf.

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abbreviation

imperfect.

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Words nearby imperf.

Imperatriz, imperceptible, imperception, imperceptive, impercipient, imperf., imperfect, imperfect competition, imperfect flower, imperfect fungus, imperfectible

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How to use imperf. in a sentence

After the olde grammer was wonte to be all one with his preterit imperf.
An Introductorie for to Lerne to Read, To Pronounce, and to Speke French Trewly|Anonymous
They have a peculiar inflection, chiefly by reason of the Imperf.
Greek in a Nutshell|James Strong

British Dictionary definitions for imperf.

imperf.

abbreviation for

Also: impf imperfect

(of stamps) imperforate

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