metathetic
/ˌmɛtəˈθɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or involving metathesis, the swapping of sounds, letters, or chemical groups.
- The metathetic change from 'brid' to 'bird' happened centuries ago.
- Linguists study metathetic patterns in different languages around the world.
- This metathetic reaction in chemistry requires a special catalyst.
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