mimation

English

Etymology

From Arabic ميم (the Arabic letter corresponding to M) +‎ -ation, after nunation.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /mɪˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

Noun

mimation (uncountable)

1. (linguistics) The addition of an -m suffix to the vocalic case markers (/a/, /i/ and /u/) in Semitic languages, especially Akkadian.