What is another word for apheretic?
Pronunciation: [ɐfəɹˈɛtɪk] (IPA) 
Apheretic is a term used to describe the process of removing a letter or letters from a word. There are several synonyms for this term, including apocope, elision, and syncopation. Apocope refers specifically to the loss of a letter or syllable at the end of a word. Elision, on the other hand, can refer to the removal of any letter or syllable from a word, regardless of its position. Syncopation is similar to elision, but specifically refers to the removal of a letter or syllable from the middle of a word. These synonyms are useful for describing different types of apheretic processes, and help to clarify the nuances of language and vocabulary.
