What is another word for Enclitic?

Pronunciation: [ɛnklˈɪtɪk] (IPA)

Enclitics are small words that are attached to the end of other words, such as "-s" in "cats" or "-ed" in "walked." They are different from suffixes because they do not change the meaning of the word they are attached to. Some synonyms for enclitic include proclitic, affix, clitic, particle, and postfix. Proclitics are similar to enclitics, but they come before the word they are attached to. Affixes are often used to modify the meaning of a word. Clitics, like enclitics, are small words, but they can also stand alone as independent words. Particles are similar to clitics, but they often have a more grammatical function. Postfixes are similar to affixes, but they come after the base word.

Synonyms for Enclitic:

What are the hypernyms for Enclitic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Enclitic

Browning's intimate knowledge of Greek was shown by the phrase "gave us the doctrine of the Enclitic De."
"Browning and the Dramatic Monologue"
S. S. Curry
The London "Times" criticized this severely when the poem was published, saying that with all respect to Mr. Browning, there was no such Enclitic.
"Browning and the Dramatic Monologue"
S. S. Curry
The blemishes in The Grammarian's Funeral-hoti's business, the Enclitic de-were stimulants; they heightened his effects.
"Emerson and Other Essays"
John Jay Chapman

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