epithesis

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epithesis

/ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/

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From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).

noun epitheses

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.
Similar: paragoge
countable, uncountable The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
countable, uncountable A splint or other appliance to be worn.

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@misc{epithesis_2026,
  title = {epithesis},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/epithesis},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}