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Tmeses

Noun (plural tmeses)

1. A linguistic phenomenon where a word is divided into two parts by inserting another word or syllable, typically for emphasis or to create a new word.

Example sentences:

• His usage of tmeses in his speech created a powerful impact on the audience.
• In the word "fan-tastic," 'tastic' acts as a tmesis dividing 'fan' and 'tic'.

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