Synonyms for aposiopesis
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
An abrupt breaking-off in speech, often indicated in print using an ellipsis (…) or an em dash (—).
“Have fire in this garret before night or—” / He stopped because he could not go on. It was an aposiopesis of the purest kind.
Forms
- Plural
- aposiopeses → reticences…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| aposiopesis | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- reticence3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reticence3 = 3 syllables).