aphetism
English
Etymology
From aphesis + -ism.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈa.fəˌtɪ.zəm/
Noun
aphetism (countable and uncountable, plural aphetisms)
- The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire.
- Aphesis.
Related terms
- aphesis
- aphetic
Translations
shortened word
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Anagrams
- mateship, shipmate, teamship