effeithlon
Welsh
Etymology
From effaith (“effect”) + -lon.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɛˈfei̯θlɔn/
- Rhymes: -ei̯θlɔn
Adjective
effeithlon (feminine singular effeithlon, plural effeithlon, equative cyn effeithlon, comparative mwy effeithlon, superlative mwyaf effeithlon)
- efficient
Usage notes
This is not to be confused with effeithiol (“effective”).
Derived terms
- effeithlonrwydd (“efficiency”).
Mutation
Welsh mutation | |||
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radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
effeithlon | unchanged | unchanged | heffeithlon |
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs. |
Further reading
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “effeithlon”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies