praefectum

Latin

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /prae̯ˈfek.tum/, [präe̯ˈfɛkt̪ʊ̃ˑ]

(modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /preˈfek.tum/, [preˈfɛkt̪um]

Noun

praefectum

accusative singular of praefectus

Etymology 2

From praeficiō.

Verb

praefectum (accusative, gerundive praefectus)

placing in command

Declension

Second declension, defective.

Case	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:
1. accusative masculine singular
2. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular

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