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transphonologization

Noun

Meaning

transphonologization (countable and uncountable, plural transphonologizations)

(phonology) A type of sound change whereby a phonemic contrast that used to involve a certain feature evolves in such a way that the contrast is preserved, yet becomes associated with a different feature.
Synonyms: (rare) cheshirization, rephonologization

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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