aphetism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
Aphesis.

/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/

aphetism aphetisms

From aphesis + -ism.

aphesis aphetic

French: aphérèse Korean: 무감각증

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