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epenthesis

Noun

ep=en=the=sis

WORDNET DICTIONARY

epenthesis(n = noun.communication) Array - the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier; "the insertion of a vowel in the plural of the word `bush' is epenthesis"

epenthesis, n. [L., fr. Gr. ; 'epi` + to put or set in.].

The insertion of a letter or a sound in the body of a word; as, the b in “nimble” from AS. n. [1913 Webster]

epenthesis, n. (pl. epentheses) the insertion of a letter or sound within a word, e.g. b in thimble.

Derivative

epenthetic adj.

Etymology

LL f. Gk f. epentithemi insert (as EPI- + EN-(2) + tithemi place)

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