Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀφαίρεσις ‎(aphaíresis, “a taking away”), from ἀφαιρέω ‎(aphairéō, “I take away from”), from ἀπό ‎(apó, “away from”) + αἱρέω ‎(hairéō, “I take, grasp, seize”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.ˈfe.ɾe.sis/