Enclitic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Enclitic is a noun meaning (linguistics) A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.
Meaning
(linguistics) A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.
More Meanings
- (grammar) Affixed phonetically.
Example Sentences
The English possessive 's is an enclitic.
Word Forms
- enclitics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pronominal, mem, proclitic, clitic, cliticization, mesoclitic.
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