About The Word Epanorthosis
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Epanorthosis
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What's The Definition Of Epanorthosis?
[n] immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification; "Seems, madam! Nay, it is"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Epanorthosis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Epanorthosis: See Also | rhetorical device Epanorthosis In Webster's Dictionary \Ep`an*or*tho"sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; 'epi` + ? to
set right again; ? again + ? to set straight.]
A figure by which a speaker recalls a word or words, in order
to substitute something else stronger or more significant;
as, Most brave! Brave, did I say? most heroic act!
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