Perfect Tense
Definition
The perfect tense refers to an action completed in the past without any connection to present time. In Latin, it is formed by combining the perfect stem of the verb with specific endings.
Related terms
Pluperfect Tense: The pluperfect tense refers to an action that had already happened before another past action took place.
Imperfect Tense: The imperfect tense refers to ongoing or repeated actions in the past without specifying their completion.
Future Perfect Tense: The future perfect tense refers to an action that will be completed at some point in the future before another future action takes place.
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AP Latin - 1.3 Vergil, Aeneid, Book 1, Lines 494–578
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