catathesis
catathesis · catatheses
Downstep or downdrift, particularly in non-tonal languages such as Japanese and EnglishDownstep or downdrift, particularly in non-tonal languages such as Japanese and English.
Meaning
1 senses(dated, rare)Downstep or downdrift, particularly in non-tonal languages such as Japanese and English.
Origin
By surface analysis, cata- + thesis. Coined by Michael Studdert-Kennedy.By surface analysis, cata- + thesis. Coined by Michael Studdert-Kennedy.
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Forms
plural: catatheses| Singular | catathesis |
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