phonemic
|pho/ne/mic|
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/fəˈniːmɪk/
related to phonemes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phonemic' originates from the Greek word 'phōnēma,' where 'phōnē' meant 'sound' or 'voice.'
Historical Evolution
'phōnēma' transformed into the French word 'phonème,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phoneme,' from which 'phonemic' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to phonemes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to phonemes, the smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish words.
The phonemic structure of a language can greatly affect its pronunciation.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 07:06