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ANAPTYXIS

\ˌanɐptˈɪksɪs], \ˌanɐptˈɪksɪs], \ˌa_n_ɐ_p_t_ˈɪ_k_s_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of ANAPTYXIS

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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[Gr.] (Etym.) The insertion of a vowel between two consonants in a word, as in Eng. borough, Goth. burg.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
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