Gemination

(idea) by Muke Thu Jul 27 2000 at 13:30:27

A phonological process, whereby a consonant is lengthened. It may be because of assimilation (ad + simila- = assimila-) or just regular compounding (pen + knife = penknife) or other reasons.

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:51:42

Gem`i*na"tion (?), n. [L. geminatio.]

A doubling; duplication; repetition.

[R.]

Boyle.

 

© Webster 1913.

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