synalepha, synalœpha

[Lat. syn a læpha, from Gr. synaloiphe =a melting together: syn =together, and aleipho =to anoint with oil, to daub; aloiphe =fat.] pre ion of some vowel or diphthong at the end of a Gram.: A contraction of syllables by the supword before another vowel or diphthong; as, th ' enemy for the enemy. syn-ăl-lăg-mắt-ic, syn-al-lag-mat-ic-al, a . [Gr. synallagmatikos , from syn all agma a mutual agreement, a contract, from syn all as so = to exchange, to negotiate with: syn together, and all as so to change.] Civil Law : An epithet applied to a contract or treaty imposing reciprocal obligations.