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metathetely
noun
me·tath·e·tely
\mə̇ˈtathəˌtelē\
Definition of metathetely
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1 : retardation of development in insect larvae without retardation of growth (as that resulting from the presence of various parasitic worms)
2 : hysterotely
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Origin and Etymology of metathetely
Greek metathetos changed, changeable (verbal of metatithenai to transpose, change) + telos end, completion, maturity + English -y
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