Meaning of -unculus | Babel Free
[ˈʊŋ.kʊ.ɫʊs]Definitions
Suffix forming diminutive forms of nouns, ultimately an extended form of -ulus.
declension-1, declension-2, morpheme, suffix
Examples
“avus (“grandfather”) → avunculus (“uncle”)”
“rāna (“frog”) → rānunculus (“tadpole”)”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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