metathetical

Meanings

• Noun

  The reversal of the sequence of two or more letters in a word.

  - "The word 'racecar' is an example of a palindrome, which is a type of metathetical word where the sequence is reversed the same for both halves of the word. Another example is the word 'stressed' and 'desserts' where the stress pattern is reversed."

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Variants

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metatheses , metathesis , metathetic , metathetical , metathetically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'metatithenai', meaning 'to change the order of'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'metathesis' is also used in genetics to describe the process of exchanging genetic material between two non-homologous chromosomes.

2. Metathesis is a common speech error, particularly in children and individuals with speech disorders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Phonological process: Metathesis is a type of phonological process where the order of two or more sounds is changed.

2. Palindrome: A word or phrase that reads the same backward as forward is called a palindrome. Metathesis is one way to create palindromes.

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Culture

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Metathesis is a common phonological process and can be found in various languages. It has been studied in linguistics and speech disorders. In literature, metathesis is used for poetic effect, such as in the phrase 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves' from Lewis Carroll's 'Jabberwocky'.

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3. mnemonics
   

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