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单词 lenition
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Definition of lenition in English:

lenition

noun lɪˈnɪʃ(ə)nləˈniSH(ə)n
mass noun

  • (in Celtic languages) the process or result of palatalizing a consonant.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The grammar involved in medieval Gaelic names often includes lenition, a "softening" of the initial consonant sound of words or names required by Gaelic grammar in certain situations.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin lenis 'soft' + -ition, suggested by German Lenierung.

 
 

Definition of lenition in US English:

lenition

nounləˈniSH(ə)n

  • The process or result of weakened articulation of a consonant, causing the consonant to become voiced, spirantized, or lost.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The grammar involved in medieval Gaelic names often includes lenition, a "softening" of the initial consonant sound of words or names required by Gaelic grammar in certain situations.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin lenis ‘soft’ + -ition, suggested by German Lenierung.

 
 
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