pluperfect

adjective

plu·​per·​fect ˌplü-ˈpər-fikt How to pronounce pluperfect (audio)
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: utterly perfect or complete
pluperfect noun

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Gable is pluperfect and gives a brilliant performance. Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pluperfyth, modification of Late Latin plusquamperfectus, literally, more than perfect

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pluperfect was in the 15th century

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“Pluperfect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pluperfect. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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