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Definition of paragoge in English: paragogenoun ˌparəˈɡəʊdʒi Linguistics The addition of a letter or syllable to a word in particular contexts (e.g. n in an) or as a language develops (e.g. t in peasant). Example sentencesExamples - The first part will analyze the development of word-final epenthesis, or paragoge, in Sranan.
- Metaplasms that add letters or sounds are called prosthesis, epenthesis, and paragoge.
Derivatives adjective ˌparəˈɡɒdʒɪk Linguistics Twice in the Psalms and several times in Proverbs, there is both a paragogic nun and an object suffix which means an analysis will indicate two suffixes. Example sentencesExamples - In the Shemitic languages, a paragogic letter is one which is added to a word to give it additional emphasis.
Origin Mid 16th century: via late Latin from Greek paragōgē 'addition, derivation', from para- 'alongside' + agōgē 'carrying'. |