epenthetic adj 1: of or pertaining to epenthesis [syn: {epenthetic}, {parasitic}]
Epenthetic \Ep`en*thet"ic\, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. ['e]penth['e]tique.] (Gram.) Inserted in the body of a word; as, an epenthetic letter or sound. [1913 Webster]