aphetism
aphetism · aphetisms
The aphetized form of a word, i.eThe aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/
Meaning
2 senses(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.
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plural: aphetismsWord family
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1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable