The Latin -ies/ia inflection Synchronic evidence and diachronic origin

The monograph explores the origins of the Latin -ies/-ia inflection, addressing a topic that has yet to be fully clarified. The book proposes a straightforward and efficient solution, bypassing the complex assumptions of previous theories. The author attributes these formations to the interactions and influences among three reconstructed Proto-Indo-European paradigms, along with the analogical impact of the frequently used Latin noun dies (day) from the fifth declension.

Beyond presenting the hypothesis, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of all forms of the Latin -ies/-ia inflection, supplemented by etymological insights and examples from ancient texts. Additionally, it discusses the origins of the Latin fifth declension and modern interpretations of Proto-Indo-European derivational morphology.