Meaning Of The Word Superfix
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Superfix Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Superfix?
superfix in American English
a pattern of stress, pitch, or juncture superposed on the segmental phonemes, as for indicating grammatical function (Ex.: inʹsert, n., and in·sertʹ, v.) noun: a suprasegmental feature having an identifiable meaning or grammatical function, as the stress pattern that distinguishes the noun record from the verb record or the parallel falling stress patterns of blackbird and highchair, reflecting a parallel relati superfix in British English noun: a suprasegmental feature distinguishing the meaning or grammatical function of one word or phrase from that of another, as stress does for example between the noun conduct and the verb conduct |
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