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- US Pronunciation
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- [ant-an-uh-klas-is]
- /ˌænt æn əˈklæs ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ant-an-uh-klas-is]
- /ˌænt æn əˈklæs ɪs/
Definitions of antanaclasis word
- noun antanaclasis a form of speech in which a key word is repeated and used in a different, and sometimes contrary, way for a play on words, as in The craft of a politician is to appear before the public without craft. 1
- noun antanaclasis (rhetoric) The repeated use of the same word or phrase, but with a different meaning each time; a kind of pun. 1
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Origin of antanaclasis
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Greek antanáklasis literally, echo, reflection, equivalent to ant- ant- + ana- ana- + klásis a breaking, bending (see -clase, -clasis)
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Parts of speech for Antanaclasis
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antanaclasis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
antanaclasis usage trend in Literature
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