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noun

Say it like: End-ose-ntr-ic

The correct spelling is endocentric. (grammar) An endocentric compound. For example: "The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun."

Usage Examples

The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) An endocentric compound.

adjective

  1. 1.Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external.
  2. 2.(grammar, of a phrase or compound word) fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents.

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