enclitic
/ɪnˈklɪtɪk/
enclitic
English
Noun
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Definition
A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.
Etymology
From Late Latin encliticus, from Ancient Greek ἐγκλιτικός (enklitikós, “inclined towards”), from ἐγκλίνειν (enklínein, “lean on”), from ἐν (en, “upon”) + κλίνειν (klínein, “to lean, incline”).
Example Sentences
- "The English possessive 's is an enclitic."
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