Definitions

1. noun

a change in the order or arrangement of sounds within a word, especially when the sounds are shifted from one position to another, often resulting in a new word

“The linguist studied the metatheses in ancient languages to understand their evolution.”

2. noun

a figure of speech in which the order of the elements is changed

“The poet used metatheses to create a sense of rhythm in his poem.”

3. noun

a term used to describe a type of linguistic process where the order of sounds or letters is changed

“The study of metatheses in language development is an important area of research.”