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epenthetic, a.|ɛpɛnˈθɛtɪk| [ad. Gr. ἐπενθετικός: see prec. and -ic.] Pertaining to, or of the nature of, epenthesis. Of a letter or sound: Inserted in the middle of a word.
1831M. Stuart Heb. Gr. (ed. 4) §308 Future with epenthetic Nun. 1859Lit. Churchm. V. 87/2 The א is considered epenthetic, as the true word would be [krw]. 1883Edin. Rev. Oct. 442 An epenthetic t to fill up the sound. |