Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.
PERFECTIVE
perfective, perfective aspect
(noun) the aspect of a verb that expresses a completed action
perfective, perfective tense, perfect, perfect tense
(noun) a tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
perfective
(grammar) of, or relative to, the perfect tense or perfective aspect.
Antonym: imperfective
(obsolete) Tending to make perfect, or to bring to perfection.
Noun
perfective (plural perfectives)
(grammar) a perfective verb form
Source: Wiktionary
Per*fect"ive, a.
Definition: Tending or conducing to make perfect, or to bring to perfection; -- usually followed by of. "A perfective alteration." Fuller. Actions perfective of their natures. Ray.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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