strong verb

English

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) Any of a class of Germanic verbs which use ablaut as opposed to a dental affix to indicate tense.
  • (grammar) Any of a subset of English irregular verbs which lack the addition of a dental affix to indicate the simple past and past participle tenses.
  • (grammar) A member of a "strong" class in a language with two or more verb classes.

Etymology

Compound from English strong + English verb.

Origin

English

verb

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