Pronunciations
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/ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/
Noun
The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
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Some linguists distinguish between epenthesis, addition within a word, and epithesis, addition at the end.
The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
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A splint or other appliance to be worn.
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