‖ paˈregmenonRhet. [mod.L., a. Gr. παρηγµένον derived, neuter of perf.pple.pass. of παράγειν to lead aside, change.] (See quot.) 1678Phillips (ed. 4), Paregmenon..in Rhetorick, is a Figure in which are words conjoyned, which are derived one of another, as Discreet, Discretion.