mordax

Latin

Etymology

From mordeō (I bite) + -āx (inclined to).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈmor.daːks/, [ˈmɔr.daːks]

Adjective

mordāx (genitive mordācis); third declension

  1. biting; snappish; tart
  2. cutting
  3. caustic

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
Nominative mordāx mordācēs mordācia
Genitive mordācis mordācium
Dative mordācī mordācibus
Accusative mordācem mordāx mordācēs mordācia
Ablative mordācī mordācibus
Vocative mordāx mordācēs mordācia

Derived terms

  • mordācitās

Descendants

References

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