Definitions

1. noun

A word or particle that is closely tied to another word in a sentence, often serving a grammatical function such as indicating the direction of movement or the intensity of an action.

“The linguist studied the enclitic particles in the ancient language, noting their unique grammatical functions.”

2. adjective

Attached or closely tied to something else, especially in a grammatical sense.

“The enclitic suffixes in this language are attached to the root words to indicate grammatical case.”