antanaclasis

ant·an·a·clas·is

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ant-an-uh-klas-is]
- /ˌænt æn əˈklæs ɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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exclamation

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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.

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