Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

epithesis

/ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ep-ithe-sis
IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A splint or other appliance to be worn.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Some linguists distinguish between epenthesis, addition within a word, and epithesis, addition at the end."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: ἐπίθεσις

Usage

Inflected Forms

epitheses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

epithetic epenthesis

Synonyms

paragoge

Rhymes With

thesis csis mimesis kinesis cytokinesis diuresis arthrodesis diaphoresis diegesis pleurodesis schesis tmesis

Questions

How do you pronounce epithesis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/.
What does epithesis mean?: The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
Where does epithesis come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce epithesis

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