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Sep 16, 2004 06:17



hi·a·tus     P   Pronunciation Key  (h-ts)
n. pl. hi·a·tus·es or hiatus
A gap or interruption in space, time, or continuity; a break.

Linguistics. A slight pause that occurs when two immediately adjacent vowels in consecutive syllables are pronounced, as in reality and naive.

Anatomy. A separation, aperture, fissure, or short passage in an organ or body part.
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