mimation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The addition of an -m suffix to the vocalic case markers (/a/, /i/ and /u/) in Semitic languages, especially Akkadian.

Pronunciation

/mɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

Word forms

mimation

Etymology

From Arabic مِيم (mīm) (the Arabic letter corresponding to M) + -ation, after nunation.

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