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/ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl/ · adjective
(chiefly linguistics) Falling in the position after initial position; second..
In examples (81) and (82), the postpositive possessives do not occupy the peninitial position in the clause, nor the peninitial position of the NP.
Because the factors conditioning edge repulsion of the pitch peak are relatively weak at the left edge, it is not surprising that peninitial prominence is rare cross-linguistically.
I have empirically established that there were two canonical constructions available in IE languages: a head initial and a head peninitial one, the latter with the two mono- and polysydentic subtypes.
Use peninitial when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Peninitial means (chiefly linguistics) Falling in the position after initial position; second..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
In examples (81) and (82), the postpositive possessives do not occupy the peninitial position in the clause, nor the peninitial position of the NP.
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