Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Singulative

Definition: 

A singulative is a grammatical form, adjunct, or variant of a word that expresses the individuation of a single referent from a group or mass.

Examples: 

(English)

  • The addition of flake to snow produces the word snowflake, a form that expresses the individuation of its referent.
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