metátesis
[meˈt̪at̪esis]
The verdict
“metátesis” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.
- Unranked
- below top-frequency Spanish
- 9
- letters
According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Transposición de dos fonemas en el seno de una palabra o de un compuesto verbal, que en algunas lenguas se produce de forma regular por razones gramaticales y antiguamente en español se empleaba co...
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Index ES-metatesis · metátesis · Spanish
metátesis · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables
- FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
- LEN-LONG 9 letters
- VOW-4 4 vowels
- CONFUS-0 No pairs
- VAR-0 0 variants
- BOOK-THIN "M" thin
- PHOTO-UNK Peer pending
Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | metátesis |
| Language | Spanish |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| IPA | [meˈt̪at̪esis] |
| Letters | 9 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Cola larga: rango de “metátesis” en español
Rare enough to double-check
metátesis is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [meˈt̪at̪esis]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
Zero misspellings are on record for metátesis in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.
This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct Spanish form is metátesis, spelled M-E-T-Á-T-E-S-I-S.
Definition
- 1Transposición de dos fonemas en el seno de una palabra o de un compuesto verbal, que en algunas lenguas se produce de forma regular por razones gramaticales y antiguamente en español se empleaba como figura retórica. Es una de las formas regulares de transformación en la evolución de las lenguas.
- 2Reacción en la que dos estructuras intercambian una parte, en especial la producida en los alquenos.
Recorded use
Wiktionary exampleThese source excerpts show how metátesis appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.
Murciélago, además de contener las cinco vocales, presenta otra curiosidad como es la de metátesis, ese fenómeno que consiste en cambiar de lugar ciertas letras en una palabra.
This word in other languages
Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.