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Webster 1913 Edition
Gemination
Gemˊi-na′tion
,Noun.
[L.
geminatio
.] A doubling; duplication; repetition.
[R.]
Boyle.
Webster 1828 Edition
Gemination
GEMINA'TION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
gemination
gemination
English
Noun
gemination (plural geminations)
- (phonetics) A phenomenon when a consonant is pronounced for an audibly longer period of time than is done normally.
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with germination.
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Translations
phonetical phenomenon
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