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Synonyms for epanorthosis

Most common

metanoia correctio

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A rhetorical device or element in which a speaker or writer retracts a word that has been spoken and substitutes a stronger or more suitable word; often done for emphasis or sarcasm.

Forms

Plural
epanorthoses → metanoias…

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
epanorthosissteady
metanoiarising
correctiosteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters
metanoia
9 letters
correctio