Meaning of the word pluperfect in English
What does pluperfect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pluperfect
US /ˈpluːˌpɝː.fekt/
UK /ˌpluːˈpɜː.fekt/
Noun
a tense of verbs in some languages, used in referring to an action that was completed before some past point in time
Example:
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The sentence 'He had eaten before I arrived' uses the pluperfect tense.
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In Latin, the pluperfect is often formed with the perfect stem and specific endings.