E-grade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: E-grade is a noun meaning (Indo-European linguistics) In Proto-Indo-European linguistics, an ablaut form of a root characterised by the presence of the */e/ phoneme.
Meaning
(Indo-European linguistics) In Proto-Indo-European linguistics, an ablaut form of a root characterised by the presence of the */e/ phoneme.
Example Sentences
*bʰer- is the e-grade of the root meaning “to carry, bear”.
Synonyms for e-grade
Depending on context, synonyms include full-grade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include easterling, germanic, o-stem.
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