-int-

See also: int, Int, INT, .int, int', -int, in't, and i'n't

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Etymology

The i vowel of past-tense -is plus the nt of the Latin/Romance active present participle.

Pronunciation

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-int-

1. (nominal) -into One who did the action of the root

   Example: ami (to love), aminto (one who has loved)

2. (adjectival) -inta The active past participle

   Example: ami (to love), aminta (having loved)

3. (adverbial) -inte The active past adverbial participle

   Example: ami (to love), aminte (having loved)