Definitions For Epithesis
Noun
EPITHESIS (plural epitheses) (linguistics) The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning, as in "numb" for "num" or "whilst" for "whiles". (medicine) The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs. (medicine) A splint or other appliance to be worn.Related terms
epenthesis epitheticEtymology
From (Ancient Greek) ἐπίθεσις.Is Epithesis a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
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Scrabble US
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Scrabble UK
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English International (SOWPODS)
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Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
14
The word Epithesis is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends