metathesize

[ muh-tath-uh-sahyz ]
/ məˈtæθ əˌsaɪz /

verb (used with or without object), me·tath·e·sized, me·tath·e·siz·ing.

to cause to undergo or undergo metathesis.
Also especially British, me·tath·e·sise.

Origin of metathesize

First recorded in 1915–20; metathes(is) + -ize

British Dictionary definitions for metathesize

metathesize

metathesise

/ (mɪˈtæθɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

to change or cause to change by metathesis

Medical definitions for metathesize

metathesize
[ mĭ-tăthĭ-sīz′ ]

v.

To subject to or undergo metathesis.