Tmesis

Definition:

• (n.) The separation of the parts of a compound word by the intervention of one or more words; as, in what place soever, for whatsoever place.

Compare tmesis with other words:

emesis vs. tmesis

thesis vs. tmesis

epenthesis vs. tmesis

infix vs. tmesis

diacope vs. tmesis

tmesis vs. tumbarumba

insertion vs. tmesis