Demorify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Demorify is a verb meaning (phonology) To make nonmoraic; to remove a mora from something.
Meaning
(phonology) To make nonmoraic; to remove a mora from something.
Example Sentences
If the moraic trochee is maintained, it is necessary to say that refooting applies once footing has demorified the lengthening coda consonants.
Word Forms
- demorifies
- demorifying
- demorified
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demodularize, demoralise, demodernize, demoralize, demythologize, mortify.
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