APHESES
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Apheses.
Apheses - as a noun
The gradual disappearance of an initial (usually unstressed) vowel or syllable as in `squire' for `esquire'
Example Sentences
"The word 'apheses' derives from the Greek word 'aphēsis' meaning 'letting go.'"
"One example of apheses is the contraction of 'do not' to 'don't.'"
"In Old English, apheses was quite common in forming contractions."
"The apostrophe is often used to indicate apheses in English."
"An example of apheses is the word 'helmet' coming from the Old English word 'helmēte'."
Word Game Points
Is APHESES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apheses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APHESES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is APHESES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apheses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPHESES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is APHESES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apheses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPHESES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.