-um
Meaning
- (morpheme) Denotes singular grammatical number.
- (morpheme) Forms the ends of the names of certain elements (such as molybdenum and platinum).
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əm/
Etymology
From the homographic case endings of the nominative, accusative, and vocative forms of numerous neuter Latin second declension nouns.
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