preteritive

[pri-ter-i-tiv]

adjective

Grammar.

1. (of verbs) limited to past tenses.

preteritive

/ prɪˈtɛrɪtɪv /

adjective

1. (of a verb) having only past tense forms

Word History and Origins

Origin of preteritive¹

First recorded in 1830–40; preterit + -ive

Example Sentences

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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