praefectum

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /prae̯ˈfek.tum/, [präe̯ˈfɛkt̪ʊ̃ˑ]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /preˈfek.tum/, [preˈfɛkt̪um]

Etymology 1

Noun

(deprecated template usage) praefectum

1. accusative singular of praefectus

Etymology 2

From praeficiō.

Gerund

praefectum (accusative, gerundive praefectus)

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Declension

Second declension, defective.

Case	Singular
Nominative	—
Genitive	praefectī
Dative	praefectō
Accusative	praefectum
Ablative	praefectō
Vocative	—

There is no nominative form. The present active infinitive of the parent verb is used in situations that require a nominative form.
The accusative may also be substituted by the infinitive in this way.

Participle

(deprecated template usage) praefectum

1. inflection of praefectus:
   1. accusative masculine singular
   2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular