Epithesis Definition

noun

(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".

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Other Word Forms of Epithesis

Noun

Singular:
epithesis
Plural:
epitheses

Origin of Epithesis

  • From Ancient Greek a putting on.

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Words Starting With

EEPEPI

Words Ending With

SISSIS

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epithesis

Words Starting With E and Ending With S

Starts With E & Ends With SStarts With EP & Ends With SStarts With E & Ends With IS

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With E9 Letter Words Ending With S