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ablaut Definition

ab·laut (ab′lo̵ut′, äb′-; Ger äp′lo̵ut′)

noun

patterned change of base vowels in forms of a word or in related words to show changes in tense, meaning, etc., as in the Indo-European languages (Ex.: drink, drank, drunk)

Etymology: Ger < ab-, off, from + laut, sound: see loud

Browse dictionary entries near ablaut

  1. ‹ ablative absolute
  2. ‹ ablative
  3. ‹ ablation
  4. ‹ ablating
  5. ‹ ablated
  6. ‹ ablate
  7. ‹ ablactation
  8. ‹ abl
  9. ‹ Abkhazia
  10. ‹ abjuring
  1. ablaze ›
  2. able ›
  3. able-bodied ›
  4. able-bodied seaman ›
  5. able seaman ›
  6. -able ›
  7. abler ›
  8. ablest ›
  9. abloom ›
  10. abluent ›