PROCLITIC
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Proclitic.
Proclitic - as a noun
A clitic that is associated with a following word.
Example: "The indefinite article 'a' is a proclitic, a word that wants to merge phonologically with the word that follows it."
Example Sentences
"The sentence contains a proclitic at the beginning."
"This proclitic is commonly used in that language."
"The proclitic affects the pronunciation of the following word."
"She mistakenly thought the proclitic was an enclitic."
"The proclitic changes the word order in some constructions."
Word Game Points
Is PROCLITIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, proclitic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PROCLITIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PROCLITIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, proclitic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPROCLITIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is PROCLITIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, proclitic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPROCLITIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.