Enclitic
Word | ENCLITIC |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | en clit ic |
Pronunciations | /ɛnˈklɪtɪk/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Enclitic"
What do we mean by enclitic?
A clitic that is attached to the end of another word. In Give 'em the works, the pronoun 'em is an enclitic. noun
A clitic. noun
Of or relating to an enclitic or enclisis; forming an accentual unit with the preceding word. adjective
Leaning on or against something else.
Specifically
In grammar, subjoined and accentually dependent: said of a word or particle which in regard to accent forms a part of a preceding word and is treated as if one with it, or gives up its separate accent, sometimes affecting that of its predecessor.
In obstetrics, opposed to synclitic (which see).
In grammar, a word accentually connected with a preceding word, as que (and) in Latin: arma virumque, arms and the man. noun
A word which is joined to another so closely as to lose its proper accent, as the pronoun thee in prithee (pray thee). noun
Affixed; subjoined; -- said of a word or particle which leans back upon the preceding word so as to become a part of it, and to lose its own independent accent, generally varying also the accent of the preceding word. adjective
A clitic which phonetically joins with the preceding word. In English, the possessive 's is an example. noun
Affixed phonetically. adjective
A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Enclitic
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