Metathesis: alternatives and connections

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Metathesis

Transposition, as of the letters or syllables of a word; as, pistris for pristis; meagre for meager.

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Reaction 76% connected

Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Acceptor noun · 78% connection

(chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated