Meaning of the word clitic in English
What does clitic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
clitic
US /ˈklɪtɪk/
UK /ˈklɪtɪk/
Noun
a word that is grammatically independent but phonologically dependent on an adjacent word, and which has no independent stress
Example:
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In 'I'm home', 'm' is a clitic.
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Pronouns like 'me' and 'him' can function as clitics in some languages.