English Explanatory Dictionary

-um

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Denotes singular grammatical number.
  2. Forms the ends of the names of certain elements (such as molybdenum and platinum).
suffix
  1. Denotes transitive verbs in the trade pidgins used between English-speakers and indigenous populations; used derogatorily by extension in English by addition to any verb, transitive or not.

Pronunciation

/əm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame--um.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame--um.wav

Word forms

-um -ums -a

Etymology

From the homographic case endings of the nominative, accusative, and vocative forms of numerous neuter Latin second declension nouns.

Related words

-a -ium -on -os -us

Derived words

criterium datum decennium delirium desideratum erratum fatum forum gymnasium honorarium imperium interbellum labarum lucidum mandatum maximum medium millennium minimum modicum mortuarium museum opium optimum Persarum pessarium podium postbellum referendum sanatorium solarium stadium talcum tedium ultimatum unicum vacuum Valium
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