aphetic

English

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˈfɛtɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɛtɪk

Adjective

aphetic (comparative more aphetic, superlative most aphetic)

1. (phonology) Of, relating to, or formed by aphesis.

   "'Pon" is an aphetic form of "upon".

   Hypernym: aphaeretic

2. (astrology) Of or relating to the apheta; life-giving.

Related terms

• aphesis
• aphetism

Anagrams

• hepatic