Panini's law

proper noun

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.

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Behaghel's laws
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. human sciencesOne 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.

    Synonyms: Behaghel's laws

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounOne 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.

Similar
Behaghel's laws

Origin

Named after the ancient Sanskrit grammarian Pāṇini.

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Panini's law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Panini's%20law

MLA

“Panini's law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Panini's%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Panini's law,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Panini's%20law.

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