"imperfect tense" meaning in All languages combined

See imperfect tense on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: imperfect tenses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} imperfect tense (plural imperfect tenses)
  1. (grammar) A tense used to describe a past action that is ongoing, incomplete or continuous, or coincident with another action. Categories (topical): Grammar, Tenses Related terms: perfect tense
    Sense id: en-imperfect_tense-en-noun-mRMHX7In Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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