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haplography

Syllabification: (hap·log·ra·phy)
Pronunciation: /hapˈlägrəfē/

Definition of haplography

noun

  • the inadvertent omission of a repeated letter or letters in writing (e.g., writing philogy for philology).

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek haploos 'single' + -graphy

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