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Pseudoperfect
Translation of "pseudoperfect" into Russian
pseudoperfect
Adjective
UK
/ˌsjuːdəʊˈpɜːfɪkt/
US
/ˌsuːdəˈpɜrfɪkt/
pseudoperfect
more pseudoperfect Comp.
most pseudoperfect Super.
псевдосовершенный
The algorithm produced a pseudoperfect solution to the problem.
Алгоритм выдал псевдосовершенное решение проблемы.
Definitions
pseudoperfect
Noun
UK
/ˌsjuːdəʊˈpɜːfɪkt/
US
/ˌsuːdəˈpɜrfɪkt/
A verb form or construction that resembles the perfect tense but functions differently, typically expressing a present or resultative meaning.
The pseudoperfect is common in colloquial Levantine Arabic to indicate that an action has present relevance.
pseudoperfect
Adjective
UK
/ˌsjuːdəʊˈpɜːfɪkt/
US
/ˌsuːdəˈpɜrfɪkt/
Appearing to be perfect or flawless, but not actually so.
The pseudoperfect surface of the table hid numerous scratches and dents beneath the polish.
Of a verb form or construction: resembling the perfect tense but differing in function, especially by conveying present or resultative meaning.
In some dialects of Arabic the pseudoperfect form is used to describe a present state rather than a past action.