periphrasic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɛ.ɹiːˌfɹeɪz.ɪk/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English periphrase Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English periphrasic From periphrase + -ic.
Meanings
- Of or pertaining to periphrasis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most periphrasic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more periphrasic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| periphrastic | alternative | lexicographic |