Orthotone Definition

adjective

(grammar) Retaining the accent; not enclitic; said of certain indefinite pronouns and adverbs when used interrogatively, which, when not so used, are ordinarilly enclitic.

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Origin of Orthotone

  • ortho- + Ancient Greek for "tone, accent".

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