Definition of IOTACISM

iotacism

Meanings

Plural: iotacisms

Noun

  • Pronunciation of another vowel or diphthong as [i], or a vowel shift resulting in such pronunciation, especially in Greek.
  • A misspelling resulting from such pronunciation.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἰωτακισμός (iōtakismós), by surface analysis from iota + -cism (phenomenon related to a specific phoneme).

Scrabble Score: 12

iotacism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
iotacism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
iotacism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

iotacism is a valid Words With Friends word