Look up: Epithesis


  1. Epithesis
    E·pith'e·sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... a putting on; 'epi` upon + ... to place.] The addition of a letter at the end of a word, without changing its sense; as, numb for num , whilst for whiles .
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/58

  2. epithesis
    1. Orthopedic correction of a deformed extremity. ... 2. A splint or other apparatus applied to an extremity. ... Origin: epi-+ G. Tithemi, to place ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?epithesis

  3. Epithesis
    • (n.) The addition of a letter at the end of a word, without changing its sense; as, numb for num, whilst for whiles.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/epithesis/

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