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/ˌtɹænsfəˌnɒləd͡ʒaɪˈzeɪʃən/ · noun
(phonology) A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature..
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Transphonologization means (phonology) A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature..
Common synonyms include cheshirization, rephonologization.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use transphonologization where its definition matches the intended context.
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