"neutropassive" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From neutro- + passive. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neutro|passive}} neutro- + passive Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} neutropassive (not comparable)
  1. (grammar) The past perfect tense of a neuter (intransitive) verb which is formed by a passive participle. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Grammar Synonyms: neutro-passive

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