enclisis

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/ɪnˈklɪsɪs//ˈɛnklɪsɪs/

noun

The use of enclitics in the syntax of a language.

OriginAncient Greek ἔγκλισις →
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Meanings

nounenclisis (countable and uncountable, plural enclises)

plural enclises

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesThe use of enclitics in the syntax of a language.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekἔγκλισις
  2. Englishenclisis

From Ancient Greek ἔγκλισις (énklisis), from ἐν (en) + κλίσις (klísis).

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APA

enclisis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enclisis

MLA

“enclisis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enclisis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “enclisis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/enclisis.

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