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Webster 1913 Edition


Epenthetic

Epˊen-thet′ic

,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
épenthétique
.]
(Gram.)
Inserted in the body of a word;
as, an
epenthetic
letter or sound
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Epenthetic

EPENTHET'IC

,
Adj.
Inserted in the middle of a word.

Definition 2024


epenthetic

epenthetic

English

Adjective

epenthetic (not comparable)

  1. (phonology, phonetics) Of or pertaining to epenthesis
  2. (phonology, of a phoneme or syllable) inserted into a word

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