Interfecit

Interfecit is a Latin verb form. Specifically, it is the third-person singular perfect active indicative of the verb interficere, which means "to kill," "to destroy," or "to slay." In a sentence, "interfecit" would typically translate to "he/she/it killed" or "he/she/it destroyed." This verb form indicates a completed action in the past performed by a singular subject.

The root verb, interficere, is a compound of the prefix inter- (meaning "between" or "among") and the verb facere ("to do" or "to make"). The precise meaning of interficere can vary depending on the context, but it generally implies a decisive and often violent end to something or someone.

In classical Latin literature, "interfecit" would be used to describe actions such as a soldier killing an enemy, a disease destroying a population, or a ruler eliminating a rival. Its grammatical function as a perfect tense highlights that the killing or destruction has already occurred. Understanding this specific verb form is crucial for accurate translation and comprehension of Latin texts.