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afflictus.

collision, blow; a striking against/dashing together;

9 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

adj[afˈfliːk.tʊs]Classical-Latin[afˈflik.tus]

  1. ruinous

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  2. wretched, distressed

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2

  3. shattered

    adjective · declension-1 · declension-2
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of afflīgō.

noun[afˈfliːk.tʊs]Classical-Latin[afˈflik.tus][afˈfliːk.tuːs]Classical-Latin[afˈflik.tus]

  1. collision, blow

    declension-4

  2. a striking against, dashing together

    declension-4
Where this word comes from

From affligō + -tus (forming action nouns).

verb[afˈfliːk.tʊs]Classical-Latin[afˈflik.tus]

  1. afflicted

    declension-1 · declension-2 · form-of · participle · passive · perfect
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of afflīgō.

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