epithesis

ɛˈpɪθəsɪs
epitheses
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Translation of epithesis into Hebrew

Noun

1.

linguistics

TECH.
addition of a letter or sound at word's end
TECH.
אֶפִּיתֶזָה epitezah
  • The word 'athlete' sometimes gains an epithesis in casual speech.המילה 'אתלט' לפעמים מקבלת אפיתזה בדיבור יומיומי.
2.

medical

Rare
surgical correction of deformity or crooked limbs
Rare
תִּקּוּן כִּירוּרְגִי tiqun kirurgi
  • The doctor recommended epithesis to correct the child's limb.הרופא המליץ על תיקון כירורגי לתיקון הגפה של הילד.
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Synonyms and analogies of epithesis in English

n.additionaffixationMore synonyms

Examples of epithesis in a sentence

  • Linguists noted an epithesis in the pronunciation of 'realtor'.
  • Epithesis was performed to improve mobility.
  • The success of epithesis depends on various factors.
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