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/ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/ · noun
(linguistics) 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.
Use epithesis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Epithesis means (linguistics) The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning..
Common synonyms include paragoge.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Some linguists distinguish between epenthesis, addition within a word, and epithesis, addition at the end.
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