The Hypothesis of the Italo-Celtic Impersonal Passive in - r. | Synapse
April 24, 2026
The Hypothesis of the Italo-Celtic Impersonal Passive in - r.
Key Points
To critically evaluate and refute Zimmer's hypothesis about the origins of r-endings in Italic and Celtic languages.
Theoretical analysis of linguistic forms and structures in Italic and Celtic languages.
Comparative study of Indo-European language endings.
Demonstrated that r-endings are not derived from an IE third plural active ending.
Provided alternative explanations for the origins of these endings based on linguistic evidence.
Abstract
The untenability of Zimmer's hypothesis that the r -endings of Italic and Celtic come from an IE third plural active ending, which developed into an impersonal passive or ‘man‘-form.
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Edith Frances Claflin (Sun,) studied this question.