What does stem vowel mean?
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stem vow·el
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stem vowel, thematic vowelnoun
a vowel that ends a stem and precedes an inflection
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stem vowel
A stem vowel, also known as a thematic vowel, is a vowel in a word stem that serves as a connective to a suffix or ending in some languages. It forms part of the word's base and carries the grammatical properties of the word. The term is often used in context of inflected languages where changes to the stem vowel cause changes in the word's grammatical function.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stem vowel in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stem vowel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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