LENITION
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the word
Lenition.
Definitions
Lenition - as a noun
A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).
Example Sentences
"In Gaelic languages, lenition often occurs as a result of grammatical and morphological factors."
"The lenition of certain consonants can affect the pronunciation and spelling of words in different languages."
"Old Irish had a complex system of lenition known as Ablaut, which involved changes in vowel quality."
"The process of lenition can lead to the creation of new sounds or phonetic variations within a language."
"Some languages have specific rules for when lenition occurs, such as after certain word endings or in certain grammatical contexts."
Word Game Points
Is LENITION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lenition is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LENITION has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LENITION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lenition is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLENITION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is LENITION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lenition is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLENITION has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.