paragoge

/ˌpæɹəˈɡoʊd͡ʒi/

UK: /ˌpæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/

paragoge

English Noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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