preformative (0 synonym found)

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Definition of preformative:

(n) : (chiefly in Semitic languages) a formative letter, syllable, etc., at the beginning of a word.
(adj) : (grammar, chiefly in Semitic languages) of a letter, syllable, etc.: attached to the beginning of a word as a formative element.
(adj) : Of a thing: forming or affecting something that comes later.
(adj) : Of or pertaining to preformation.
(n) : Misspelling of performative. [A performative utterance.]

Definition of preformative:

(n) : (chiefly in Semitic languages) a formative letter, syllable, etc., at the beginning of a word.
(adj) : (grammar, chiefly in Semitic languages) of a letter, syllable, etc.: attached to the beginning of a word as a formative element.
(adj) : Of a thing: forming or affecting something that comes later.
(adj) : Of or pertaining to preformation.
(n) : Misspelling of performative. [A performative utterance.]

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