aphetism
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
- (countable, uncountable) Aphesis.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/
Etymology
From aphesis + -ism.
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