penult

Meanings

• The second last letter or syllable in a word.

  - "The penultimate letter in the word 'penultimate' is 't'."
  - "In the word 'banana', the penultimate syllable is 'ana'."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penult
ultimate , penitent , resentment , presentment , absentment , agreement , commitment , treatment

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Variants

List of all variants of penult that leads to same result
penult , penults

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Forms

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The penultimate letter or syllable in a word remains the same in all forms of the word, including verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives, and inflected forms for irregular verbs.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'penultimus', which means 'next to the last' or 'second last'.

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Related Concepts

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1. antepenultimate: The second to last but one letter or syllable in a word. The term 'antepenultimate' is used to describe the second to last but one letter or syllable in a word, which is one step further before the penultimate letter or syllable.

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Culture

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The penultimate letter or syllable in a word has cultural significance in various languages and literary works. For instance, in the English language, the penultimate syllable in a word often carries the stress and emphasis, making it an important element in spoken English. Similarly, in some literary works, the penultimate letter or syllable can hold symbolic significance or convey deeper meaning to the reader.

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