noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The regular textbook cannot be found because of apophony processes in ancient languages.

Definition:The loss of a sound in speech, particularly a consonant, under specific conditions, as part of a regular phonological process.

From apophony

Example:This ancient word's meaning and form were preserved due to apophonic changes.

Definition:Relating to or resulting from the process of apophonies; a change in sound due to the loss of sounds.

From apophonic