Endocentric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Endocentric is an adjective meaning Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external.
Meaning
Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external.
More Meanings
- (grammar, of a phrase or compound word) Fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents.
- (grammar) An endocentric compound.
Example Sentences
The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun.
Word Forms
- endocentrics
Antonyms for endocentric
Common opposites include exocentric.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grammar, exocentric, exocentered, liminocentric, immanent, inwardlooking.
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