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- US Pronunciation
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- [pa-rur-gon]
- /pæˈrɜr gɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pa-rur-gon]
- /pæˈrɜr gɒn/
Definitions of parerga word
- noun plural parerga something that is an accessory to a main work or subject; embellishment. 1
- noun plural parerga work undertaken in addition to one's principal work. 1
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Origin of parerga
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Greek párergon, noun use of neuter of párergos beside the main subject, subordinate, equivalent to par- par- + érg(on) work + -os adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Parerga
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
parerga popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
parerga usage trend in Literature
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