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Meaning of inflexible stem
The primary meaning of "inflexible stem" refers to a part of a word that does not change its form when inflected.
Etymology of inflexible stem
The term "inflexible stem" originates from the Latin words "inflexus" meaning "not bent" and "stem" from Old English "stemn" or Old Norse "stamn".
Historically, the concept of inflexible stems has been studied in the context of various languages, including Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit, where such stems were identified and analyzed in the context of their grammatical structures.
Synonyms
rigid
unyielding
stiff
firm
obstinate
stubborn
uncompromising
inflexible
rigidly
unadaptable
unmoving
unshakeable
unwavering
unrelenting
uncooperative
obstreperous
recalcitrant
refractory
intractable
unmanageable
immovable
implacable
unaccommodating
uncompliant
disobedient
resistant
opposed
contrary
stubbornly
inflexibly
rigidly
uncompromisingly
obstinately
Definitions
- A stem that does not change its form when inflected, according to Oxford Languages.
- * In linguistics, an inflexible stem is a type of stem that remains unchanged when different grammatical endings are added to it.
Usage Examples
- The word "run" has an inflexible stem, as it remains the same in different verb forms, such as "runs", "running", and "runner".
- * In some languages, inflexible stems are used to form nouns, verbs, and adjectives, without changing their basic form.
Antonyms
flexible
yielding
pliable
adaptable
compliant
cooperative
accommodating
compromising
relenting
shaking
wavering
movable
manageable
docile
obedient
compliant
submissive
flexible
pliant
soft
gentle
supple
weak