Definition of PARAGOGE

paragoge

Meanings

Plural: paragoges

Noun

  • The addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, either through natural development or as a grammatical function.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin paragoge, from Ancient Greek παραγωγή (paragōgḗ, “derivation, addition”).

Synonyms

ecstasis, epithesis

Scrabble Score: 12

paragoge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
paragoge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
paragoge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

paragoge is a valid Words With Friends word