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Meaning of metathesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/məˈtæ.θə.sɪs/

Definitions

  1. The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The double decomposition of inorganic salts.
    countable, uncountable
  3. The breaking and reforming of double bonds in olefins in which substituent groups are swapped.
    countable, uncountable

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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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