English Explanatory Dictionary

Panini's law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. One of the basic principles describing the position of words and phrases in a sentence, stating that a shorter phrase will precede a longer phrase where possible.

Word forms

Panini's law

Etymology

Named after the ancient Sanskrit grammarian Pāṇini.

Synonyms

Behaghel's laws

Related words

Panini's Principle
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