PARAGOGE

Etymology

Noun

paragoge (countable and uncountable, plural paragoges)

(grammar, prosody) The addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, either through natural development or as a grammatical function.

Coordinate terms

• epenthesis

• prothesis

Source: Wiktionary


Par`a*go"ge, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

1. (Gram.)

Definition: The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word, as withouten for without.

2. (Med.)

Definition: Coaptation. [Obs.] Dunglison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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