anadiplosis

an·a·di·plo·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-di-ploh-sis]
- /ˌæn ə dɪˈploʊ sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-di-ploh-sis]
- /ˌæn ə dɪˈploʊ sɪs/

Definitions of anadiplosis word

noun anadiplosis repetition of the words or phrase at the end of one sentence, line, or clause at the beginning of the next 3
noun anadiplosis repetition of the last word or words of one clause or line of verse, at the beginning of the next (Ex.: “He gave his life; his life was all he could give.”) 3
noun anadiplosis repetition in the first part of a clause or sentence of a prominent word from the latter part of the preceding clause or sentence, usually with a change or extension of meaning. 1
noun anadiplosis (rhetoric) A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase used at the end of a sentence or clause is repeated near the beginning of the next sentence or clause. 1
noun anadiplosis (rhetoric) A figure of speech in which a word or phrase used at the end of a clause or expression is repeated near the beginning of the next clause or expression. 0

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Origin of anadiplosis

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin < Greek, equivalent to anadiplō-, variant stem of anadiploûsthai to be doubled back + -sis -sis. See ana-, diplosis

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Parts of speech for Anadiplosis

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anadiplosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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