aspirata

[ as-puh-rey-tuh ]

noun

, Greek Grammar.

, plural as·pi·ra·tae [as-p, uh, -, rey, -tee].

1. a voiceless stop accompanied by strong aspiration, as φ, θ, χ.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aspirata¹

< Late Latin ( littera ) aspīrāta aspirated (letter); aspirate