epithesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
Some linguists distinguish between epenthesis, addition within a word, and epithesis, addition at the end.
1972, Bruce L. Liles, Linguistics and the English Language: A Transformational Approach:
- (countable, uncountable) The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
- (countable, uncountable) A splint or other appliance to be worn.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| epitheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |