Wordplay at Work: "Paregmenon"

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Hey there, linguistic enthusiast! A paregmenon is a phrase that repeats words from the same root, like "move and movement." This rhetorical trick comes from Greek. Play with words, but don't overdo the paregmenon — or it'll sound silly and silliest! WORD OF THE DAY March 19, 2025 paregmenon [ puh-reg-muh-non ] noun the juxtaposition of words that have a common root Learn More About This Word Espresso vs. Coffee vs. Cappuccino: We Spill the Beans Do you want an espresso or a cappuccino? Now you'll be confident when you place your next order at the coffee shop. Keep reading About Us | Privacy Policy | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe This email has been sent to matzom229@gmail.com by Dictionary.com LLC. 777 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 600, San Mateo, CA 94404