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epenthetic

Epenthetic (adj) means of or pertaining to epenthesis.

adj
1
Of or pertaining to epenthesis.
2
Inserted into a word.
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐπενθετικός (epenthetikós, “inserted”).

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What is the meaning of epenthetic?

"epenthetic" (adj) means of or pertaining to epenthesis.

What are the different meanings of epenthetic?

"epenthetic" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to epenthesis; 2. Inserted into a word.

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