-ax

See also: ax, Ax, AX, ax̱, .ax, and ах

Latin

Etymology

Adjectival form of a Proto-Indo-European k-stem

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /aːks/
(Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /aks/

Suffix

-āx

used to form adjectives expressing a tendency or inclination to the action of the root verb; -ish, -y
pugnō (“I fight”) > pugnāx (“combative, fond of fighting”)

edō (“I eat”) > edāx (“gluttonous, voracious”)

Inflection

Third declension.

Case / Gender	Masc./Fem.	Neuter	Masc./Fem.	Neuter
Number	Singular		Plural
nominative	-āx		-ācēs	-ācia
genitive	-ācis		-ācium
dative	-ācī		-ācibus
accusative	-ācem	-āx	-ācēs	-ācia
ablative	-ācī		-ācibus
vocative	-āx		-ācēs	-ācia

Derived terms

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