cliticization

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Definition of cliticization in English English dictionary

process or instance of a word becoming a clitic

{i} (Linguistics) act of becoming attached to a word as a clitic (also cliticisation)

Related Terms

clitic

A morpheme that functions like a word, but appears not as an independent word but rather is always attached to a following or preceding word. In English, the possessive -'s is an example

clitic

{i} function word that is unstressed and pronounced as part of the neighboring word, word which has no independent accent and comes only in combination with another word (e.g.: 'm in I'm; 'em in we see 'em )

clitic

{s} closely linkedin pronunciation with a function word having no independent accent

clitic

a morpheme that functions like a word, but appears not as an independent word but rather is always attached to a following or preceding word. In English, the possessive -s is an example