Definitions

1. noun

A grammatical term referring to a verb form used in certain languages, such as Latin and Germanic languages, to express a past action or state, often with a sense of completion.

“The Latin verb ‘amavi’ is a plusquamperfect tense, indicating that the action of loving had been completed before another action took place.”

2. verb

To express a past action or state in a language, often using the plusquamperfect tense.

“He will have graduated from college by the time the ceremony takes place, plusquaming the past tense to emphasize the completion of his education.”