preformative

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adjective

pre·​formative
(ˈ)prē+
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[pre- + formative, adjective] : being a prefix
a preformative affix
: characterized by the use of preformatives
the preformative conjugation

preformative

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noun

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: prefix sense 1
used especially in Semitic grammar
contrasted with afformative

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin praeformatus (past participle of praeformare to preform) + English -ive

Noun

pre- + formative, noun

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“Preformative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preformative. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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