converb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-finite verb form that serves to express adverbial subordination.
  2. A verb with a stressed, separable prefix.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒn.vɜːb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-converb.wav /ˈkɑn.vɝb/

Word forms

converb converbs

Etymology

Borrowed from German Konverb. By surface analysis, con- + verb; compare adverb and conjunctive.

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