SYNAERESIS Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word synaeresis. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word synaeresis. (close relations)

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Definition of SYNAERESIS

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	blending				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of blending components together thoroughly • a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades
	contraction				nounn
	noun • (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) • the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together • a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds • the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
	syllabication				verb, nounv, n
	noun • forming or dividing words into syllables
	syncope				nounn
	noun • a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain • (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle')
	syneresis				nounn
	noun • the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong • the separation of liquid from a gel that is caused by contraction (as in cheese making)

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SYNAERESIS Synonyms

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Alternatives for BLENDING