enclitic

[US]/ɪnˈklɪtɪk/
[UK]/ɪnˈklɪtɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.an unstressed word that is attached to a preceding stressed word; a word that is subordinate to another
adj.pertaining to an enclitic
Word Forms
Pluralenclitics

Phrases & Collocations

enclitic word

enclitic form

enclitic particle

enclitic suffix

enclitic pronoun

enclitic stress

enclitic usage

enclitic attachment

enclitic analysis

enclitic language

Example Sentences

in spoken english, the enclitic 've is often used.

he'll be here soon, using the enclitic form.

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