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Haplology

Noun CEFR B2
hæˈplɒləd͡ʒi

Definitions

  1. The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word.
    uncountable
  2. An instance of said process.
    broadly, countable

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CEFR level

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

haplome haplometrosis haplon haplonema haploneme haplont

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