ecstasis en · NOUN · etymology 1
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(alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable) Alternative form of ekstasis.
alt of ekstasis
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ecstases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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ecstasis en · NOUN · etymology 2
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Synonym of paragoge.
The insertion of the i by poetic ecstasis furnishes the syllable necessary to complete the number of feet, […]
1811, Peter Wilson, Introduction to Greek Prosody, page 160: