epithesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
  2. The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
  3. A splint or other appliance to be worn.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/

Word forms

epithesis epitheses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).

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