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perseverative

perseverative

9.9
An earlier sound makes the next sound change in speech
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɛrətɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : perseverativo
  • A perseverative assimilation occurs when the first sound in a word changes the next sound.

Examples

  • The teacher explained how perseverative effects can alter the pronunciation of certain words.

  • In some languages, perseverative changes are common in rapid speech.

  • In some dialects, perseverative changes are more pronounced.

  • The study focused on perseverative assimilation in various languages.

  • A perseverative assimilation occurs when the first sound in a word influences the following sound.

  • The teacher explained that perseverative changes can significantly affect how words are pronounced.

  • In many languages, perseverative alterations in speech patterns are evident during rapid conversation.

Surface Forms

perseverative positive

Morphology

perseverative = persevere (semi-transparent) = persever + ative

The meaning is derived from 'persevere' with the adjectival suffix '-ative', but the specialized phonological sense is not obvious to most learners.

Etymology

Perseverative comes from persevere, which means 'to continue' or 'to keep going'. In language, a perseverative change is when an earlier sound 'keeps going' and changes the next sound, like a smell that lingers and affects what comes after.