cataphasis

ca·taph·a·sis

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Definitions of cataphasis word

noun cataphasis Rhetoric. the use of affirmative statements to discuss a subject; affirmation through positive statements. 1
noun cataphasis Theology. knowledge, understanding, or description of God through positive statements about qualities and characteristics that God possesses, as "God is good.". See also positive theology. 1

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-60; < Greek katáphasis < kata- cata- + phásis appearance; see phasis

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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