ela

/ˈɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A suffix in Sanskrit and some other languages, used to form the ablative case.

“The Indian linguist studied the ela form of the Sanskrit verb.”

2. prefix

A prefix in some languages, used to form words related to the ‘upper’ or ‘above’ sense.

“Ela- is a prefix used in some languages to describe upper or above concepts.”

Synonyms

  • ablative
  • upper

Antonyms

  • below
  • lower