HYPOCORISM
\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊkˈɔːɹɪzəm], \hˌaɪpəʊkˈɔːɹɪzəm], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_k_ˈɔː_ɹ_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
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a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'"
By Princeton University
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a name of endearment (especially one using a diminutive suffix); "`Billy' is a hypocorism for `William'"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
Dopamine Acetyltransferase
- An enzyme that catalyzes the of groups from acetyl-CoA to arylamines. They have wide specificity for aromatic amines, particularly serotonin, and can also catalyze acetyl transfer between arylamines without CoA. EC 2.3.1.5.