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- [par-uh-lip-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈlɪp sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-lip-sis]
- /ˌpær əˈlɪp sɪs/
Definitions of paralipsis word
- noun plural paralipsis the suggestion, by deliberately concise treatment of a topic, that much of significance is being omitted, as in “not to mention other faults.”. 1
- noun paralipsis a rhetorical device in which an idea is emphasized by the pretence that it is too obvious to discuss, as in there are many drawbacks to your plan, not to mention the cost 0
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Origin of paralipsis
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Late Latin paralīpsis < Greek paráleipsis an omitting, equivalent to paraleíp(ein) to leave on one side (para- para-1 + leípein to leave) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Paralipsis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
paralipsis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
paralipsis usage trend in Literature
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