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Ablaut (Noun)

Meaning

A vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song).

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The ablaut pattern in the verb "go" is evident in its past tense "went" and past participle "gone".
  • In the English language, ablaut is used to form the past tense and past participle of certain irregular verbs.
  • The ablaut of the verb "take" is seen in its past tense "took" and past participle "taken".
  • Ablaut is a common feature of the Germanic languages, where it is used to indicate grammatical distinctions.
  • The ablaut pattern in the verb "eat" is seen in its past tense "ate" and past participle "eaten".

Hypernyms

  • Vowel Sound

Hyponyms

  • Gradation
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