Meaning Of The Word Paroxytone

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Paroxytone Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Paroxytone?

paroxytone in American English
in Greek grammar, having an acute accent on the next to last syllable
adjective: having an acute accent on the next to the last syllable
noun: a paroxytone word

paroxytone in British English
adjective: (in the classical Greek language) of, relating to, or denoting words having an acute accent on the next to last syllable
noun: a paroxytone word

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