DEPONENT


Meaning of DEPONENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: di- ' p ō -n ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Late Latin deponent-, deponens, from Latin, present participle of deponere

Date: 15th century

: occurring with passive or middle voice forms but with active voice meaning <the deponent verbs in Latin and Greek>

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