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synaeresis

syn·aer·e·sis
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-ner-uh-sis]
    • /sɪˈnɛr ə sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-ner-uh-sis]
    • /sɪˈnɛr ə sɪs/

Definitions of synaeresis word

  • noun synaeresis the contraction of two syllables or two vowels into one, especially the contraction of two vowels so as to form a diphthong. 1
  • abbreviation SYNAERESIS synizesis. 1

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Origin of synaeresis

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Late Latin < Greek synaíresis act of taking together, equivalent to syn- syn- + (h)aire- (stem of haireîn to take) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Synaeresis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

synaeresis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

synaeresis usage trend in Literature

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