orthotone

adjective

or·​tho·​tone
ˈȯ(r)thəˌtōn
: having or retaining an independent accent : not enclitic or proclitic
used especially of some indefinite Greek pronouns and adverbs when used interrogatively

Word History

Etymology

Greek orthotonos with the unmodified accent, from ortho- orth- + tonos accent, tone

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“Orthotone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthotone. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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