-i-

English

interfix

Definitions

in coining neologisms A vowel inserted interconsonantally between morphemes of Latinate origin in order to ease pronunciation (an anaptyxis, a linking vowel).

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin -i-.

Origin

Latin

-i-

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

-ious English
-ous English
equ- English
equi- English
-i- Latin
-ifico Latin
angustipennis Latin
montivagus Latin