Metathesis

/mə.ˈtæ.θə.sɪs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:15 pts10 letters

Definition of Metathesis

noun

The transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word, such as in ask as /æks/.
The double decomposition of inorganic salts.
The breaking and reforming of double bonds in olefins in which substituent groups are swapped.

Anagrams of Metathesis

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "metathesis":

9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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Rhyming Words

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