delenition

de·le·ni·tion
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/ˌdiːləˈnɪʃən/

noun

The reversal of lenition; fortition in a context where lenition previously occurred or might otherwise be expected.

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Meanings

noundelenition (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe reversal of lenition; fortition in a context where lenition previously occurred or might otherwise be expected.

Origin

From de- + lenition.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with delenition

editionpositioncommissionconditionadditionmissionpermissionnutritiontransmissionsubmissiontransitionacquisitionadmissionexhibitiontraditiontuitionemissionpartitionpropositionmusicianexpeditionignitionprohibitioninhibition
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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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