noun
- The addition or pronunciation of the letter 'n' at the end of a word, especially in Arabic grammar where the indefinite nominative, accusative, and genitive cases are marked by a doubled final consonant or the addition of 'n'.
Usage: linguistics; Arabic grammar
Examples
- In Arabic, nunnation marks the indefinite state of a noun.
- The student learned about nunnation as part of her Arabic language studies.
- Nunnation is a grammatical feature that distinguishes indefinite nouns in Classical Arabic.
- Understanding nunnation is essential for proper Arabic pronunciation and writing.