✂️ Word split ✂️ To split words

to tmesis

9.9

To put a word inside another word or phrase to make it sound stronger

verb
/ˈtmɛsɪs/

Specialized

: tmesis

She tmesed the phrase to make it more dramatic.

Examples

The teacher explained how to tmesis a word for poetic impact.
Did you notice how he tmeses his words?
Some poets tmesis a phrase to create a surprising effect in their writing.
Writers sometimes tmesis expressions for humor or emphasis in dialogue.
Some poets tmesis a phrase to create a surprising effect in their writing.
Writers sometimes tmesis expressions for humor or emphasis in dialogue.
The teacher explained how to tmesis a word for poetic impact.

Synonyms

to alter

vsto tmesis

4 7.9

To change a text by adding words, often to make it false

inserts into another word or fixed phrase for emphasis not for deception

to interpolate

vsto tmesis

Formal

2 9.2

Put extra words or lines into a text, often changing its original meaning

inserts into another word or fixed phrase for stylistic emphasis rather than altering authenticity

to stick in

vsto tmesis

Informal

2 4.1

Quickly add a short remark into a talk or conversation

inserts into another word or fixed phrase for deliberate emphasis or style

to modify

vsto tmesis

Specialized

1 4.5

Add a word or phrase that gives more information about another word

inserts words inside a word or fixed phrase for emphasis rather than changing meaning

to interlard

vsto tmesis

Archaic

1 9.9

To interrupt speech or writing by adding short remarks to give variety

inserts inside a word or fixed phrase mainly for emphasis or style

Surface Forms

tmesis infinitive

tmesed past

tmesed past participle

tmesing present participle

tmeses third person singular

Etymology

Tmesis as a verb comes from the same old Greek word temnein meaning 'to cut', so to tmesis is to cut into a word or fixed phrase and put another word inside it to add emphasis or style.