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Noun: imperfective  ,im-pu(r)'fek-tiv
  1. Aspect without regard to the beginning or completion of the action of the verb
    "In some languages, the imperfective is used for ongoing or habitual actions";
    - imperfective aspect

Derived forms: imperfectives

Type of: durative, durative aspect

Encyclopedia: Imperfective