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hyperbaton

UK /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ | US /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/

(grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.

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  • (noun) (grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.
  • (noun) Adding a word or thought to a sentence that is already semantically complete, thus drawing emphasis to the addition.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun (grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.
  2. 2
    noun Adding a word or thought to a sentence that is already semantically complete, thus drawing emphasis to the addition.
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