Synonyms for hyperbaton
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Noun
1. Inversion — an inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect
Definitions
- n. 1
An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.
Forms
- Plural
- hyperbatons → inversions, anastrophes…
Example sentences
- anastrophe Anastrophe, by switching around words, has the effect of emphasizing text.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hyperbaton | rising | |
| inversion | steady | |
| anastrophe | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- inversion3
- 10 letters
- anastrophe
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inversion3 = 3 syllables).