Definition

In a way that involves the rearrangement of sounds or letters in a word.

Example

The word was pronounced metathetically, changing its original sound structure.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some words just sound different over time?

Yeah, it’s fascinating how language evolves.

I read that this happens metathetically, which is pretty cool.

That makes sense! Language is always changing in interesting ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metathetically → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning change or beyond) and "thesis" (from Greek "thesis", meaning placing or position) and the suffix "-ically" (meaning in a manner). The word refers to something that is related to a change in position or a change in the way something is placed or understood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meta-' meaning change and 'thesis' meaning position — together they suggest a change in how something is positioned or understood.

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