Definition

In a way that indicates a completed action or state, often used in grammar to describe a verb aspect that shows an action has been finished.

Example

She completed the project perfectively, ensuring every detail was addressed.

Conversation

I think you handled that situation perfectively yesterday.

Thanks! I really tried to keep my cool.

It was impressive how you responded so calmly.

I appreciate it! I guess practice helps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perfectively → It is formed from "perfect" (from Latin "perfectus", meaning completed or finished) and "-ively" (meaning in a manner of). The word "perfectively" means in a manner that is complete or finished.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'completed' ('perfect') and done 'in a manner' ('-ively') — that's how you remember that 'perfectively' means to do something in a complete way.

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