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pluperfect

adjective

/ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Meaning

a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action

By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.

past perfect, past anterior, preterite perfect

present, future

pluperfect tense, pluperfect form

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife

Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.