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paragoge

Pronunciation: /ˌparəˈgəʊdʒi/

Definition of paragoge

noun

Linguistics
  • the addition of a letter or syllable to a word in particular contexts (e.g. n in an) or as a language develops (e.g. t in peasant).

Derivatives

paragogic

Pronunciation: /-ˈgɒdʒɪk/

adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek paragōgē 'addition, derivation', from para- 'alongside' + agōgē 'carrying'

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