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periphrastic conjugation

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A conjugation formed by the use of the simple verb with one or more auxiliaries.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • The active periphrastic conjugation in Latin is formed by using the future active participle and the appropriate form of "esse".

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