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metathesis in Malay

metatesis

/məˈtæ.θə.sɪs/US/məˈtæ.θə.sɪs/

metathesis in Malay: metatesis. In English, metathesis means the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word.

Malay words for metathesis

the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word
metatesis
the breaking and reforming of double bonds in olefins in which substituent groups are swapped
metatesis

English meaning of metathesis

  1. noun The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word.
  2. noun The double decomposition of inorganic salts.
  3. noun The breaking and reforming of double bonds in olefins in which substituent groups are swapped.

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Questions about metathesis in Malay

What is the meaning of metathesis in Malay?
Metathesis in Malay is metatesis.
Apakah maksud metathesis dalam bahasa Melayu?
Metathesis: metatesis.
What does metathesis mean in English?
Metathesis means the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word.

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