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metathesis

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

Equivalents

Españolmetátesis
Françaismétathèse
DeutschMetathese
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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

metathinking metathorax metathought metatibia metatile metatime

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