Preverb
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Preverb is a noun meaning (grammar) A separable verb prefix or a particle that precedes a verb.
Meaning
(grammar) A separable verb prefix or a particle that precedes a verb.
More Meanings
- (grammar) A verbal prefix in the Algonquin languages whose function is analogous to the adjective of other languages.
- (grammar) Any of a class of words in the Chinese language whose function is analogous to the cases, prepositions, and postpositions of other languages.
Word Forms
- preverbs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preverbal, pro-verb, pref, infix, prep, premodifier.
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