metathesis
noun
me·tath·e·sis mə-ˈta-thə-səs
plural metatheses mə-ˈta-thə-ˌsēz
: a change of place or condition: such as
a
: transposition of two phonemes in a word (as in the development of crud from curd or the pronunciation \ˈpər-tē\ for pretty
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The meaning of PRELATE is an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank.
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: lacking due thought or consideration : CASUAL, HEEDLESS
blithe unconcern
a blithe disregard for the rights of others
2
: of a happy lighthearted character or disposition
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to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
sly remarks to pique their curiosity
b
: PRIDE
he piques himself on his skill as a cook
2
: to arouse anger or resentment in : IRRITATE
what piques linguistic conservatives
—T. H. Middleton
pique
2 of 3
noun (1)
ˈpēk
: a transient feeling of wounded vanity : RESENTMENT
a fit of pique
piqué
3 of 3
noun (2)
pi·qué pi-ˈkā ˈpē-ˌkā
variants or pique
1
: a durable ribbed clothing fabric of cotton, rayon, or silk
2
: decoration of a tortoiseshell or ivory object with inlaid fragments of gold or silver
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The meaning of ANALOGICAL is of, relating to, or based on analogy.
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The meaning of ANALOGICAL is of, relating to, or based on analogy.
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Synonyms for APOTHEOSIZE: exalt, dignify, lionize, canonize, revere, reverence, venerate, magnify; Antonyms of APOTHEOSIZE: violate, desecrate, blaspheme, profane, insult, offend, outrage, ridicule
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The meaning of SANGFROID is self-possession or imperturbability especially under strain. How to use sangfroid in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Sangfroid.
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The meaning of DOLCE VITA is a life of indolence and self-indulgence —called also la dolce vita.
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