paragoge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, either through natural development or as a grammatical function.

Pronunciation

/ˌpæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paragoge.wav /ˌpæɹəˈɡoʊd͡ʒi/ /ˌpɛɹəˈɡoʊd͡ʒi/

Word forms

paragoge paragoges

Etymology

From Late Latin paragoge, from Ancient Greek παραγωγή (paragōgḗ, “derivation, addition”).

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