adj
preterite
Preterite (adj) means showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
adj
1
Showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
2
Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.
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Etymology
From Middle English preterit, from Old French preterit (13th century), from Latin praeteritum (as in tempus praeteritum (“time past”)), the past participle of praetereō (“to go by, go past”), itself from praeter (“beyond, before, above, more than”) (comparative of prae (“before”)) + itum (the past participle of eō (“to go”)).
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What is the meaning of preterite?
"preterite" (adj) means showing an action at a determined moment in the past.
What are the different meanings of preterite?
"preterite" has 2 main meanings: 1. Showing an action at a determined moment in the past; 2. Belonging wholly to the past; passed by.