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 epithetic

Etymology

From (Ancient Greek)  ἐπίθεσις.

Is Epithesis a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
14

The word Epithesis is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

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