stirp

verb derivation
Also known as: stirpe, theme

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characteristics of Afro-Asiatic languages

  • Distribution of the Afro-Asiatic languages.
    In Afro-Asiatic languages: The verbal system

    …(forming what are called “stirpes” or “themes”) use root modification (infixes) and derivative affixes together with partial or complete reduplication to indicate repeated action. Derivational markers may combine, which makes it possible for a single verb to indicate repeated action (by what is called the iterative derivation of the…

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