APHAERESIS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Aphaeresis.
Aphaeresis - as a noun
(linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until'
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apheresis14Example Sentences
"In Old English, aphaeresis was commonly used to form contractions."
"The word 'long' is an example of aphaeresis from the Old English word 'along'."
"Some dialects exhibit aphaeresis, causing words like 'cause' to be pronounced as 'cuz'."
"The term 'phone' is an aphaeresis of the word 'telephone'."
"English language has a few examples of aphaeresis, such as 'round' from 'around' and 'bout' from 'about'."
Word Game Points
Is APHAERESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, aphaeresis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APHAERESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is APHAERESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, aphaeresis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPHAERESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is APHAERESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, aphaeresis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPHAERESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
