transphonologization

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|phonology}} A [[type#Noun|type]] of [[sound change]] whereby a [[phonemic]] [[contrast#Noun|contrast]] that [[use#Verb|used]] to [[involve]] a certain [[feature#Noun|feature]] [[evolve]]s in such a way that the contrast is [[preserve#Verb|preserved]], yet [[become]]s [[associate#Verb|associated]] with a [[different]] feature.

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