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plural heteroclites

Definition of heteroclite (Entry 1 of 2) 1 linguistics a : a word that is irregular in inflection b in Indo-European languages : a noun possessing a noun possessing heteroclitic inflection 2 : one that deviates from common forms or rules

heteroclite adjective

Definition of heteroclite (Entry 2 of 2) : deviating from common rules or forms

First Known Use of heteroclite Noun 1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1598, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for heteroclite Adjective Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin heteroclitus, from Greek heteroklitos, from heter- + klinein to lean, inflect — more at lean

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