Ultra-perfects

Translation of "ultra-perfects" into Russian

Noun

ultra-perfects pl

ultra-perfect

ultra-perfects pl

Used in grammar to denote the pluperfect tense; relatively rare.

The ultra-perfect is seldom mentioned in modern English textbooks.

Плюсквамперфект редко упоминается в современных учебниках английского языка.

Additional translations

предпрошедшее

Noun

Grammar: the pluperfect (past perfect) tense.

The ultra-perfect is seldom mentioned in modern English textbooks.

Adjective

Extremely or excessively perfect; surpassing what is ordinarily considered perfect.

The craftsman insisted on an ultra-perfect finish to the surface.

Grammar: relating to or designating the pluperfect (past perfect) tense in certain languages (rare, historical).

In some older grammars, the pluperfect is called the ultra-perfect tense.