Centums

/ˈkentəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of centum; multiple centum languages or classifications.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'centum' formed by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

When linguists talk about the 'centums,' they're referring to entire families of languages like Greek, Latin, and Germanic languages—each descended from people who pronounced that ancient word the same way.

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