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sandhi

[ suhn-dee ]

noun

Linguistics.
plural sandhis.
  1. morphophonemic alternation, especially as determined by phonetic environment, as in dontcha for don't you.


sandhi

/ ˈ²õæ²Ô»åɪ /

noun

  1. linguistics modification of the form or sound of a word under the influence of an adjacent word
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sandhi1

First recorded in 1800–10, sandhi is from the Sanskrit word ²õ²¹á¹ƒd³ó¾± joining, juncture
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sandhi1

from Sanskrit samdhi a placing together, from sam together + »å²¹»å³óÄå³Ù¾± he puts
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Example Sentences

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The development of the plot is brought about through five divisions called the five sandhis.

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A sandhi is a combination of incidents whereby the object is attained.

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