Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cot-case

Noun
/kɒt keɪs/
Definition
A grammatical term referring to a type of noun case used in linguistics, particularly in the context of certain languages.
Examples
  • In the cot-case system, the noun changes form based on its function in the sentence.
  • The Finnish language features a cot-case, which influences the endings of words.
Meaning
Cot-case describes a system of noun declension that plays a role in determining the grammatical relationships between words in a sentence.
Synonyms
  • grammatical case
  • noun case