preterite in Latin
preterite in Latin is praeteritus, tempus praeteritum, praeteritum — preterite means showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
preterite in Latin
praeteritus
(grammar, of a tense) Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
tempus praeteritum
praeteritum
(grammar) A grammatical tense or verb form serving to denote events that took place or were completed in the past.
What does "preterite" mean?
- adj Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
- adj Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.
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What is "preterite" in Latin?
"preterite" in Latin is praeteritus, tempus praeteritum, praeteritum. preterite means: Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
Are there other ways to say "preterite" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "preterite": praeteritus, tempus praeteritum, praeteritum.
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