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- [an-ag-nawr-uh-sis, -nohr-]
- /ˌæn ægˈnɔr ə sɪs, -ˈnoʊr-/
- /ˈanəɡnərˌɪsiz/
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- [an-ag-nawr-uh-sis, -nohr-]
- /ˌæn ægˈnɔr ə sɪs, -ˈnoʊr-/
Definitions of anagnorisis word
- noun anagnorisis (in Greek tragedy) the recognition or discovery by the protagonist of the identity of some character or the nature of his own predicament, which leads to the resolution of the plot; denouement 3
- noun plural anagnorisis (in ancient Greek tragedy) the critical moment of recognition or discovery, especially preceding peripeteia. 1
- noun anagnorisis The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations. 1
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Origin of anagnorisis
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Latin < Greek, equivalent to anagnōrí(zein) to know again (ana- ana- + gnōr-, cognate with Latin -gnōr- in ignōrāre to ignore + -izein -ize) + -sis -sis; perhaps gnōr- from adj. derivative *gnō-ró- knowing
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Parts of speech for Anagnorisis
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exclamation
anagnorisis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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