Enclitical

/ɛnˈklɪtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative, more formal form of the adjective enclitic; relating to words that attach to preceding words.

Etymology

From enclitic + -al (suffix forming adjectives), a redundant but sometimes used variant of the simpler enclitic.

Kelly Says

While 'enclitic' is the standard term, 'enclitical' shows how English loves to add extra suffixes—it's grammatically sound but pleasantly overstuffed, like saying 'nutritional value' instead of just 'nutrition.'

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