METATHESES
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Metatheses.
Metatheses - as a noun
A linguistic process of transposition of sounds or syllables within a word or words within a sentence
A chemical reaction between two compounds in which parts of each are interchanged to form two new compounds (ab+cd=ad+cb)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
double decompositiondouble decomposition reactionHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical reactionreactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Some metatheses can result in permanent changes to word pronunciations."
"Certain metatheses are accepted and become part of the standard language over time."
"Linguists study metatheses to understand language patterns."
"The word 'ask' underwent metatheses to become 'aks' in some dialects."
"The phenomenon of metatheses can be seen in many languages."
Word Game Points
Is METATHESES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, metatheses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METATHESES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is METATHESES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, metatheses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETATHESES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is METATHESES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, metatheses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETATHESES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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Words
metathesise
