-phany

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”), modelled after terms such as ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “divine manifestation, epiphany”).

Pronunciation

• Homophone: -phony (when unstressed)

Suffix

-phany

1. Concerning a manifestation or (first) appearance.

Derived terms

English terms suffixed with -phany