Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
parergon
noun
/ˌpær.ˈɛr.ɡən/
Definition
A piece of additional work or an accessory that is not essential to the main work.
Examples
- The parergon in the painting added depth to the main theme.
- His research included a parergon of lesser-known studies that enriched the primary argument.
- Although the text had a strong parergon, the core message remained intact.
Meaning
Parergon refers to something that serves as a supplementary element, often enhancing or augmenting the primary subject but not being pivotal to it.
Synonyms
- Accessory
- Supplement
- Appendix
- Adjuvant
