iotacism en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἰωτακισμός (iōtakismós), by surface analysis from iota + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Pronunciation of another vowel or diphthong as [i], or a vowel shift resulting in such pronunciation, especially in Greek.
- (countable, uncountable) A misspelling resulting from such pronunciation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| itacism | alternative | lexicographic | |
| iotacisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |