Definition

A part of language study that focuses on how words change form to express different grammatical features, such as tense, case, or number.

Example

In English, accidence is an important aspect of understanding how words change form to convey different meanings.

Conversation

Have you ever studied accidence in grammar?

Not really, I've mostly focused on vocabulary.

It's actually pretty interesting, especially how words change form.

I might have to look into it; it sounds like a useful topic!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Accidence → It is formed from "accidens" (from Latin, meaning happening or occurrence) and the suffix "-ence" (meaning state or quality). The word "accidence" refers to the state or quality of something happening or occurring, particularly in relation to grammar and the inflection of words.

Memory Tip

Think of 'happening' ('accidens') to remember that 'accidence' refers to the state of something occurring, especially in grammar.

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