praefectum
Latin
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [prae̯ˈfɛk.tũː]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [preˈfɛk.t̪um]
Etymology 1
Noun
praefectum
- accusative singular of praefectus
Etymology 2
From praeficiō.
Verb
praefectum (accusative, gerundive praefectus)
- placing in command
Declension
Second declension
| 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
praefectum
- inflection of praefectus:
- accusative masculine singular
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular