Enclitics

/ɛnˈklɪtɪks/ noun

Definition

Plural of enclitic; words or morphemes that are phonetically attached to preceding words.

Etymology

Plural form of enclitic, formed by adding -s; referring to multiple instances of enclitic words.

Kelly Says

Latin and Greek are full of enclitics, which is why learning ancient languages reveals pronunciation secrets that modern spelling hides—the apostrophes in contractions show where enclitics are hiding!

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