About The Word Catastasis
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Catastasis
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What's The Definition Of Catastasis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Catastasis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Catastasis: See Also | Catastasis In Webster's Dictionary \Ca*tas"ta*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to set;
kata` down + ? to place.]
1. (Rhet.) That part of a speech, usually the exordium, in
which the orator sets forth the subject matter to be
discussed.
2. (Med.) The state, or condition of anything; constitution;
habit of body.
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