weak verb

English

noun
Definitions
  • (grammar) One of a class of Germanic verbs which use a dental affix appended to the stem to indicate tense; a Germanic weak verb.
  • (grammar) A member of a "weak" class in a language with two or more verb classes.
  • (grammar) A verb the conjugation of which is regular.

Etymology

Compound from English weak + English verb.

Origin

English

verb

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