iotacism

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἰωτακισμός (iōtakismós), by surface analysis from iota + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).

Noun

iotacism (countable and uncountable, plural iotacisms)

  1. Pronunciation of another vowel or diphthong as [i], or a vowel shift resulting in such pronunciation, especially in Greek.
  2. A misspelling resulting from such pronunciation.

Anagrams

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French iotacisme.

Noun

iotacism n (uncountable)

  1. iotacism

Declension

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