epithesis
epithesis · epitheses
The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaningThe addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
/ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
(countable, uncountable)The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
(countable, uncountable)A splint or other appliance to be worn.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).
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Forms
plural: epithesesSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedepithetic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable