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paragoge
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[ˌparəˈɡəʊdʒi], (Noun)
Definitions:
- 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)
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Origin
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mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek paragōgē ‘addition, derivation’, from para- ‘alongside’ + agōgē ‘carrying’
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