Athematic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæθiːˈmætɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Athematic is an adjective meaning (linguistics) Of a root, not having a thematic vowel and thus attaching inflections directly to the root.
Meaning
(linguistics) Of a root, not having a thematic vowel and thus attaching inflections directly to the root.
Example Sentences
Celtic tended to thematicize athematic verbs and to generalize a single grade of ablaut, usually the zero grade of the plural:.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thematic, acrodynamic, rhizotonic, introflexive, radical, anaptyctic.
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