What is another word for Metaplasm?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəplˈazəm] (IPA) 
Metaplasm is a term used in linguistics to refer to the alteration of a word's form. There are several synonyms for metaplasm, each referring to a different type of alteration. For example, "epenthesis" is the insertion of a sound or letter in a word, such as the "e" in "athlete." "Apocope" is the loss of a syllable or sound, such as the "t" in "soften." "Syncope" is the loss of a vowel or syllable in the middle of a word, such as "ne'er" instead of "never." Other examples include "elision," "reduplication," and "metathesis." All of these synonyms refer to different forms of alteration that occur in the formation of words.
