paragoge

English

/pæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/

noun

Definitions

(grammar) The addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, either through natural development or as a grammatical function.

Etymology

Derived from Latin paragoge derived from Ancient Greek παραγωγή (derivation, addition).

Origin

Ancient Greek

παραγωγή

Gloss

derivation, addition

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

paragogic English
paragoge Latin
paragōgē Latin
παρά Ancient Greek
παραγωγή Ancient Greek
ἀγωγή Ancient Greek

paragogic