Definition
deuterotonic
adjective
- In Greek grammar, having the stress or accent on the second-to-last syllable of a word.
Usage: linguistics; Greek grammar
Examples
- The word 'ἄνθρωπος' (anthropos) is deuterotonic, with stress on the first syllable.
- In Greek accentuation, deuterotonic words follow predictable stress patterns.
- Students of ancient Greek must learn to identify deuterotonic forms in classical texts.