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hyperthesis

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • UK: /haɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/
  • UK: /hɪˈpɜːθɪsɪs/
  • UK: /həˈpɜːθɪsɪs/
  • UK: /-əsəs/
  • UK: /-əsɪs/
  • US: /haɪˈpɝ.θə.sɪs/

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noun

Meaning 1

A form of metathesis in which noncontiguous sounds are switched.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonology, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: metathesis

History

Etymology

From hyper- + metathesis.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: hipértese — a form of metathesis
  • Russian: гиперте́за (gipertɛ́za) — a form of metathesis