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a-

[a]

prefix

LanguageChickasaw

Meaning
  1. applicative verb prefix, generally increases valence by one; against
  2. applicative verb prefix
  3. A prefix that adds a new meaning to a verb, often indicating that an action is done against something. It increases the number of objects a verb can take.
Examples

a- + pisa → apiisa

Adding this prefix to the word for see creates the word for measure.

Pronunciationa

Part of speechprefix

Usage noteThis is a grammatical marker used to change the verb's relationship with its object.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: adapted from English Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors) via kaikki.org (Wiktextract), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.