linking element en · NOUN
Meanings
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An element of morphological analysis, usually carrying no meaning, used to connect words or stems to form compounds.
Many compounds require a linking element or interfix between the parts. Common interfixes are -s, -es, -n, -en, -e.
1995, Christopher Beedham, German Linguistics: An Introduction
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| linking elements | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
de Fugenelement (element of morphological analysis)