Schwebeablaut

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe phenomenon or process of metathesis in a Proto-Indo-European root between the vowel and a neighbouring sonorant, which led to both possible full-grades existing, e.g. *grebʰ- and *gerbʰ-.

2.VerbTo undergo the above process.

Synonyms

grammatischer wechsel hyperthesis transflexion superjump mutation syncretism iotation glottophagy regressive assimilation assimilation transflection re-etymologization

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