Complete Definition of "aphetism"

English

Etymology
Gr. to let go.

Noun
aphetism

  1. The aphetised form of a word. i.e. A word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllble. For example, see squire.

Related terms
aphesis
aphetic

Category:Greek derivations
Category:Words with alpha privatives

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