EPITHESIS

Etymology

Noun

epithesis (countable and uncountable, plural epitheses)

(linguistics) The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning, as in "numb" for "num" or "whilst" for "whiles".

(medicine) The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.

(medicine) A splint or other appliance to be worn.

Source: Wiktionary


E*pith"e*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

Definition: The addition of a letter at the end of a word, without changing its sense; as, numb for num, whilst for whiles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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