epenthesis
The origin and history of epenthesis.
Etymology
The word entered English in the middle of the 16th century by way of Late Latin. It comes from Ancient Greek epenthesis, from a verb meaning to insert.
The origin and history of epenthesis.
The word entered English in the middle of the 16th century by way of Late Latin. It comes from Ancient Greek epenthesis, from a verb meaning to insert.
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