aphetism

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/

Definition of aphetism

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

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noun

(countable, uncountable)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)Aphesis.

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From aphesis + -ism.

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