Ecstasis

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of ekstasis. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Synonym of paragoge.

    "The insertion of the i by poetic ecstasis furnishes the syllable necessary to complete the number of feet, […]"

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ecstasyhypnosisparagogerapturetrance

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