tmesis Meaning & Definition
/t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/
What Does Tmesis Mean?
As a noun, tmesis means The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.
Tmesis: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ |
| Plural | tmeses |
Tmesis Definition (Noun)
- The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.
Synonyms of Tmesis
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Tmesis synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
tmesis (countable and uncountable, plural tmeses)
Words That Rhyme With Tmesis
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Origin of Tmesis
From Late Latin tmēsis, from Ancient Greek τμῆσις (tmêsis, “a cutting”), from τέμνω (témnō, “to cut”). First attested in 1586.