Paragogue

Translation of "paragogue" into Russian

Noun

paragogue

paragogues pl

лингв., ритор., фонол.; добавление звука или слога в конце слова

Medieval scribes sometimes added a silent final -e as a paragogue to meet the requirements of metre.

Средневековые переписчики иногда добавляли немое конечное -e как парагогу, чтобы соблюсти размер стиха.

Additional translations

совратитель

редк.; тот, кто уводит от истины, вводит в заблуждение

Noun

The addition of a letter, sound, or syllable to the end of a word, especially as a rhetorical or phonological device.

Medieval scribes sometimes added a silent final ‑e as a paragogue to meet the requirements of metre.

A person or argument that leads someone away from the truth; a misleading or fallacious guide (rare).

His speech was a subtle paragogue, diverting the audience from the real issue.