iotacism

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἰωτακισμός (iōtakismós), by surface analysis from iota +‎ -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).

Noun[edit]

iotacism (countable and uncountable, plural iotacisms)

  1. Pronunciation of another vowel or diphthong as [i], or a vowel shift resulting in such pronunciation, especially in Greek.
  2. A misspelling resulting from such pronunciation.

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Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French iotacisme.

Noun[edit]

iotacism n (uncountable)

  1. iotacism

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