lenition

English

/lɪˈnɪʃən/, /ləˈnɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

(phonetics) A weakening of articulation causing a consonant to become lenis (soft).

Etymology

Suffix from English lenis affix from Latin lēniō (alleviate, I soothe, soften).

Origin

Latin

lēniō

Gloss

alleviate, I soothe, soften

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Cognates and derived terms

lenis English
delenio Latin
lenimen Latin
lenitio Latin
lēnis Latin
lēniō Latin

lenis