# epithesis

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌɛpɪˈθiːsɪs/

## Definitions
1. The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning.
2. The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
3. A splint or other appliance to be worn.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἐπίθεσις (epíthesis).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/epithesis