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žodis

Pronunciation: [²ˈʒoːdʲɪs]

“žodis” is a Lithuanian word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. word (the smallest meaningful unit of speech)
  2. word, speech, utterance (a speech act, often as opposed to action)
  3. speech (the right to speak one's mind)
  4. word, promise

Etymology

An extended-grade deverbative from archaic žàsti (“speak; awaken”); cognate with Latvian zadinât (“ridicule, blame; debate”). The -õ- is a secondary lengthened grade, as is typical for deverbals in -is.

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