-cumque

See also: cumque

Latin

Etymology

From cumque (“whenever, however”).

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈkun.kʷe/, [ˈkʊŋ.kᶣɛ]

(Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈkun.kwe/, [ˈkuŋ.kwe]

Suffix

-cumque

Used to derive indefinite adjectives, adverbs and pronouns.
quandō (“when”) → quandōcumque (“whenever”)

ubī (“where”) → ubīcumque (“wherever”)

Usage notes

Terms formed with this suffix are invariably stressed on the antepenultimate.

Derived terms

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