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hap·lol·o·gy
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haplologynoun
The process of deleting one of two almost identical syllables within a word, as in 'library' > libry (pronounced ['labri]).
Note: Interestingly, haplology' is a perfect candidate. See also haplogy.
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Haplology
Haplology is defined as the elimination of a syllable when two consecutive identical or similar syllables occur. The phenomenon was identified by American philologist Maurice Bloomfield in the 20th century. Linguists sometimes jokingly refer to the phenomenon as "haplogy".
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of haplology in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of haplology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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