aphetism

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/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/

noun

The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.

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Meanings

nounaphetism (countable and uncountable, plural aphetisms)

plural aphetisms

  1. countableuncountableThe aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard.
  2. countableuncountableAphesis.

Origin

From aphesis + -ism.

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Translations

French aphérèse
  • aphérèseshortened word

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

shipmatemateshipspithameteamshiphepatism
Cite this entry
APA

aphetism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aphetism

MLA

“aphetism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aphetism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aphetism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aphetism.

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