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proagon

pro·ag·on
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-ag-ohn, -on, proh-ah-gohn]
    • /proʊˈæg oʊn, -ɒn, ˌproʊ ɑˈgoʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-ag-ohn, -on, proh-ah-gohn]
    • /proʊˈæg oʊn, -ɒn, ˌproʊ ɑˈgoʊn/

Definition of proagon word

  • noun plural proagon (in ancient Greek comedy) a disputatious exchange, sometimes of a slapstick nature, between the chorus and the characters, or among the characters themselves, usually following the parodos and preceding the agon. 1

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Parts of speech for Proagon

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proagon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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