pro-drop language

English

Etymology

pro- (from pronoun) + drop + language

Noun

pro-drop language (plural pro-drop languages)

  1. A language that leaves out certain pronouns in situations usually specific to the language or language family, such as Spanish and Persian which frequently drop subject-form pronouns.

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