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Meaning of aphetism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm

Definitions

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

aphicide Aphid aphid lion aphid midge aphid wolf aphidian

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