diathesis

Meanings

• Noun

  The arrangement of the parts of a sentence or phrase in a grammatically correct order.

  - "The order of the words in a sentence is its diathesis."
  - "In active voice, the subject performs the action, while in passive voice, the subject receives the action (different diatheses)."

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Variants

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diatheses , diathesis , diathetic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'diatithenai' meaning 'to place in order, arrange'.

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Trivia

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1. Diathesis is an important concept in linguistics and grammar, helping us understand how sentences are structured.

2. The term 'diathesis' can also be used in medical contexts to describe a person's susceptibility to certain diseases.

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Related Concepts

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1. Active voice: A diathesis where the subject performs the action.

2. Passive voice: A diathesis where the subject receives the action.

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Culture

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Diathesis has been used in linguistics and grammar to describe the arrangement of words in a sentence.

How to Memorize "diathesis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the arrangement of words in a sentence and how they change when shifting from active to passive voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the concept of diathesis with the idea of sentence structure and arrangement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create mnemonics like 'Subject-Verb-Object' for active voice and 'Object-Verb-Subject' for passive voice to remember the different diatheses.

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