parergon

noun

par·​er·​gon
paˈrərˌgän
plural parerga
-gə
1
: something subordinate or accessory
especially : an ornamental accessory or embellishment
2
: a subordinate activity or work : work undertaken in addition to one's main employment
a parergon, pondered and written during … moments of leisureJ. D. Wilson

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek, from par- para- entry 1 + ergon work

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“Parergon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parergon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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