perfective aspect

/pərˌfɛktɪv ˌæˈspɛkt/
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Definitions of perfective aspect
  1. noun
    the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed action
    synonyms: perfective
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    type of:
    aspect
    the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
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