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The past tense form of 'plicate' is plicated. Example: He plicated the issue by introducing unnecessary details. (He plicated the issue by introducing unnecessary details.)

Definition of “plicate”

to make something more complex or difficult
to involve or entangle someone in a complicated situation

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	plicated
Past Continuous	plicating
Past Perfect	plicated

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

He plicated the situation by involving more people.

Example

She plicated the task by overcomplicating it.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, they were plicating the process by adding unnecessary steps.

Example

I wasn't plicating the situation, I was trying to simplify it.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they realized their mistake, they had plicated the project.

Example

She had plicated the issue before seeking help.

Is plicated an irregular verb in the past?

No, "plicated" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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