English word endocentricity comes from English -ity, English endocentric
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ity | English (eng) | Used to form a noun from an adjective; especially, to form the noun referring to the state, property, or quality of conforming to the adjective's description.. Used to form other nouns, especially abstract nouns. |
| endocentric | English (eng) | (grammar) An endocentric compound. (grammar, of a phrase or compound word) fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents.. Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external. |
| endocentricity | English (eng) | The quality of being endocentric. |