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hyperthesis

UK/haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/US/haɪˈpɝ.θə.sɪs/

hyperthesis noun: a form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.

Noun

hyperthesis (uncountable)

  1. A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.

Origin of hyperthesis

From hyper- + metathesis.

Questions about hyperthesis

What does hyperthesis mean?
Hyperthesis means a form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.
What part of speech is hyperthesis?
Hyperthesis is a noun.
How do you pronounce hyperthesis?
Hyperthesis is pronounced /haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/ (UK).

Words near hyperthesis in the dictionary

  1. hyperthermophily
  2. hyperthermostabilities
  3. hyperthermostability
  4. hyperthermostable
  5. hypertherms
  6. hyperthesis
  7. hyperthetic
  8. hyperthetical
  9. hyperthick
  10. hyperthickened
  11. hyperthickening

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