Definition of Epanorthosis

1. Noun. Immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification. "Seems, madam! Nay, it is"

Generic synonyms: Rhetorical Device

Definition of Epanorthosis

1. n. 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!

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epanorthosis

epact
epactal
epactal bones
epactal ossicles
epacts
epagoge
epagoges
epagogic
epalate
epamniotic
epamniotic cavity
epanalepsis
epanaphora
epanodos
epanody
epanorthosis (current term)
epanthous
eparch
eparchial
eparchies
eparchs
eparchy
eparchy
eparsalgia
eparterial
eparterial bronchus
epatant
epaule
epaules
epaulet

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