Metathese
dieNounmetathesis
English translations
- 01
metathesis
Word details
- German meaning
- Metathese ist eine phonologische Veränderung, bei der die Position von Lauten innerhalb eines Wortes vertauscht wird.
- English meaning
- Metathesis is a phonological change in which the position of sounds within a word is switched.
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Ein Beispiel für Metathese ist die Umstellung von Buchstaben in 'rost' zu 'sort'.
- English example
- An example of metathesis is the switching of letters in 'rust' to 'ruts'.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Metathese
- Plural Form
- die Metathesen
Related words
- Olefinmetathese
Olefin metathesis
- Olefinmetathese
Olefin metathesis is a chemical reaction that rearranges double bonds in olefins (alkenes).
Example sentences with “Metathese”
Die Metathese ist in der Chemie weit verbreitet. (Metathesis is widely used in chemistry.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Metathese feminine?
Yes, it is feminine (die Metathese).