cynnwys

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From Middle Welsh kynnwys, from Proto-Brythonic *kuntuɨsad, from Latin condēnsō.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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cynnwys (first-person singular present cynhwysaf)

  1. to contain, include, embrace (often of the intellect), comprehend; to hold, be able to hold, have capacity for; to comprise, consist of; to compress, make compact
  2. to permit, allow, suffer, tolerate, countenance; to invite, make room for, admit, receive, welcome; to encourage; to support; to adopt

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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Noun

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cynnwys m (plural cynhwysion)

  1. content(s), capacity

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynnwys gynnwys nghynnwys chynnwys
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cynnwys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies