-cumque

See also: cumque

Latin

Etymology

From cumque (“whenever, however”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈkun.kʷe/, [ˈkʊŋkʷɛ]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈkun.kwe/, [ˈkuŋkwe]

Suffix

-cumque

1. Used to derive indefinite adjectives, adverbs and pronouns.

   quandō (“when”) → quandōcumque (“whenever”)

   ubī (“where”) → ubīcumque (“wherever”)

Usage notes

• Terms formed with this suffix are invariably stressed on the antepenultimate.

Derived terms

Latin terms suffixed with -cumque