Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
feb. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
feb, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
feb in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
feb you have here. The definition of the word
feb will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
feb, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Mauritian Creole
Etymology
From French faible.
Adjective
feb
- weak
References
- Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français
Old Irish
Etymology
From Proto-Celtic *weswā, a derivative of Proto-Celtic *wesus (“excellent”).
Pronunciation
Noun
feb f (genitive feibe, nominative plural feba)
- excellence
- wealth
Inflection
Feminine ā-stem
|
|
Singular
|
Dual
|
Plural
|
Nominative
|
febL
|
feibL
|
febaH
|
Vocative
|
febL
|
feibL
|
febaH
|
Accusative
|
feibN
|
feibL
|
febaH
|
Genitive
|
feibeH
|
febL
|
febN
|
Dative
|
feibL
|
febaib
|
febaib
|
Initial mutations of a following adjective:
- H = triggers aspiration
- L = triggers lenition
- N = triggers nasalization
|
Mutation
Old Irish mutation
|
Radical |
Lenition |
Nasalization
|
feb
|
ḟeb
|
feb pronounced with /β(ʲ)-/
|
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.
|
Further reading
Seychellois Creole
Etymology
From French faible.
Adjective
feb
- weak
References
- Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français
Swedish
Noun
feb
- February; Abbreviation of februari.
See also