Parergy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpæɹə(ɹ)d͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parergy is a noun meaning (obsolete) Something unimportant, incidental, or superfluous; a trifle.
Meaning
(obsolete) Something unimportant, incidental, or superfluous; a trifle.
Example Sentences
Wherefore the Scriptures being serious, and commonly omitting such parergies, it will be unreasonable from hence to condemn all laughter
Word Forms
- parergies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parcimony, parergon, supparasitation, paedantry, pedancy, parelius.
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