-ax

See also: ax, Ax, AX, ax̱, .ax, and ах

Latin

Etymology

Adjectival form of a Proto-Indo-European k-stem

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Pronunciation

Suffix

-āx

  1. used to form adjectives expressing a tendency or inclination to the action of the root verb; -ish, -y
    audeō (“I dare”) > audāx (“bold”)
    edō (“I eat”) > edāx (“gluttonous, voracious”)
    loquor (“I talk”) > loquāx (“talkative”)
    pugnō (“I fight”) > pugnāx (“combative, fond of fighting”)

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative -āx -āx -ācēs -ācia
Genitive -ācis -ācis -ācium -ācium
Dative -ācī -ācī -ācibus -ācibus
Accusative -ācem -āx -ācēs -ācia
Ablative -ācī -ācī -ācibus -ācibus
Vocative -āx -āx -ācēs -ācia

Derived terms
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Maltese

Etymology

Shortened from għaxra (“ten”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɐʃ/, /aʃ/

Suffix

-ax

  1. plus ten, -teen (used to form names of cardinal numbers from 11 to 19)
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