aphetism

== English == === Etymology === From aphesis +‎ -ism. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈæ.fəˌtɪ.zəm/ === Noun === aphetism (countable and uncountable, plural aphetisms) The aphetized form of a word, i.e. a word which has dropped its initial vowel or syllable, such as squire or vanguard. Aphesis. ==== Related terms ==== aphesis aphetic ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === mateship, shipmate, spithame, teamship