aphetism

English

Etymology

From aphesis +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/

Noun

aphetism (countable and uncountable, plural aphetisms)

1. The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire.
2. Aphesis.

Related terms

• aphesis
• aphetic

Translations

shortened word

• French: aphérèse (fr) f

Anagrams

• mateship, shipmate, spithame, teamship