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Meaning of periphrastic conjugation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

periphrasticity periphysis periphysoid periphytivore periphyton periplakin

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