Definition of Aposiopesis

1. Noun. Breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations).

Generic synonyms: Rhetorical Device
Derivative terms: Aposiopetic

Definition of Aposiopesis

1. n. A figure of speech in which the speaker breaks off suddenly, as if unwilling or unable to state what was in his mind; as, "I declare to you that his conduct -- but I can not speak of that, here."

Definition of Aposiopesis

1. [n -PESES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aposiopesis

aporia
aporia
aporias
aporioneurosis
Aporocactus
Aporocactus flagelliformis
aporosa
aporose
aport
apos
aposelene
aposematic
aposematically
aposematic coloration
aposiopeses
aposiopesis (current term)
aposiopetic
apositia
apositias
apositic
apositic
aposome
aposporic
apospories
aposporous
apospory
apostacies
apostacy
apostasies
apostasy

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