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Definitions

Noun

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

Etymology

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

Related phrases

i mutation

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