replacive

noun

re·​pla·​cive
-siv
plural -s
: a difference of phonemes in the word stem of two or more grammatically distinct forms
the vowel of feet as compared with that of foot displays a replacive plural form instead of the usual suffix -s

Word History

Etymology

replace + -ive

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“Replacive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacive. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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