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en- -en

/ɛnˈ- -ən/

en- -en circumfix: forms transitive verbs denoting an increase in, or intensification of, the quality denoted by the enclosed word.

Circumfix

en- -en

  1. Forms transitive verbs denoting an increase in, or intensification of, the quality denoted by the enclosed word.

Forms of en- -en

alternative formem- -en

Questions about en- -en

What does en- -en mean?
En- -en means forms transitive verbs denoting an increase in, or intensification of, the quality denoted by the enclosed word.
What part of speech is en- -en?
En- -en is a circumfix.
How do you pronounce en- -en?
En- -en is pronounced /ɛnˈ- -ən/.

Words near en- -en in the dictionary

  1. En'boodhoo
  2. En'boodhoofinolhu
  3. En'boodhoofushi
  4. En'bulufushi
  5. en-
  6. en- -en
  7. en-Can
  8. en-caul
  9. en-dash
  10. en-masse
  11. En-p'ing

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