Definitions for tmesis
ˈmi sɪs, təˈmi-tmesis

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. tmesisnoun

   The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.

WikipediaRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Tmesis

   In its strictest sense, tmesis (; plural tmeses ; Ancient Greek: τμῆσις tmēsis – "a cutting" < τέμνω temnō, "I cut") is a word compound that is divided into two parts, with another word infixed between the parts, thus constituting a separate word compound. In a broader sense, tmesis is a recognizable phrase (such as a phrasal verb) or word that is divided into two parts, with one or more words interpolated between the parts, thus creating a separate phrase.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Tmesisnoun

   the separation of the parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words; as, in what place soever, for whatsoever place

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Tmesis

   Tmesis is a linguistic phenomenon in which a word or phrase is separated into two parts, with other words interrupting between them. For example, "'Wel-diddly-elcome", is a signature phrase of fictional character Ned Flanders', where a nonsense word is inserted. Note the reduplication of part of the host word. Another example is the recurring phrase by Barney Stinson on How I Met Your Mother."Legen-wait for it-dary", in which the phrase "wait for it" is inserted into the word Legendary.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Tmesis

   tmē′sis, n. (gram.) the separation of the parts of a compound word by one or more words inserted between them, as 'Saxo cere-comminuit-brum;' 'of whom be thou ware also' (2 Tim. iv. 15). [L.,—Gr. tmēsis—temnein, to cut.]

Anagrams for tmesis »

1. i-stems

2. misset

3. smites

How to pronounce tmesis?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say tmesis in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tmesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tmesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tmesis
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tmesis
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tmesis
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=tmesis
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=tmesis