aphetism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

aphesis +‎ -ism.

Noun[edit]

aphetism (plural aphetisms)

  1. The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable. For example, see squire.
  2. aphesis

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Translations[edit]

shortened word

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