About The Word Tmesis
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Tmesis
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What's The Definition Of Tmesis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Tmesis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Tmesis: See Also | Tmesis In Webster's Dictionary \Tme"sis\ (m[=e]"s[i^]s or t'm[=e]"s[i^]s; 277), n. [L.,
from Gr. tmh^sis a cutting, fr. te`mnein to cut.] (Gram.)
The separation of the parts of a compound word by the
intervention of one or more words; as, in what place soever,
for whatsoever place.
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