Preformative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preformative is a noun meaning Of or pertaining to preformation.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to preformation.
More Meanings
- Of a thing: forming or affecting something that comes later.
- (grammar, chiefly in Semitic languages) of a letter, syllable, etc.: attached to the beginning of a word as a formative element.
- Misspelling of performative.
- (chiefly in Semitic languages) a formative letter, syllable, etc., at the beginning of a word.
Example Sentences
Ch. a prefix prep. as in Hebrew, the sign of the dative; also of the genitive and accusative; and as a conj. before the future, which then rejects the preformative, that
Word Forms
- preformatives
Synonyms for preformative
Depending on context, synonyms include preformant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preformant, foreform, preinitial, prefix, protosyllable, protoform.
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