Peninitial

//ˌpɛnɪˈnɪʃəl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Falling in the position after initial position; second. not-comparable

    "In examples (81) and (82), the postpositive possessives do not occupy the peninitial position in the clause, nor the peninitial position of the NP."

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"In examples (81) and (82), the postpositive possessives do not occupy the peninitial position in the clause, nor the peninitial position of the NP."

Etymology

Blend of penultimate + initial, treating pen- (from Latin paene (“almost”)) as a prefix.

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