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/ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/ · noun
The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard..
Use aphetism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Aphetism means The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use aphetism where its definition matches the intended context.
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