What is another word for apostrophic?

Pronunciation: [ɐpəstɹˈɒfɪk] (IPA)

The word apostrophic is not a very commonly used term and its meaning is quite specific, relating to the addressing of someone or something that is absent or imaginary. However, there are a number of synonyms that can be used in place of apostrophic in order to convey a similar meaning or alternate ways of addressing or referring to someone or something. These synonyms include: direct address, addressing, calling, invoking, apostrophizing, hailing, saluting, addressing directly, and calling out. Depending on the context and intention of the speaker or writer, one of these synonyms may better suit their purpose than using the word apostrophic.

Synonyms for Apostrophic:

  • adj.

    pert
  • Other relevant words:

    • rhetorical device
    • .

What are the hypernyms for Apostrophic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    rhetorical device, linguistic device.

Usage examples for Apostrophic

He remembered the apostrophic close of a novel in which the heroine dies after much emotional suffering.
"April Hopes"
William Dean Howells Last Updated: February 27, 2009
In one of the hushes there came a blow on the outside of the door that made Beaton jump, and swear with a modified profanity that merged itself in apostrophic prayer.
"A Hazard of New Fortunes"
William Dean Howells
Everywhere there is need for a mystic doctrine, which in itself is neither hypnotism nor hysteria, and in its expression is neither superlative nor apostrophic, lest the hungered minds of men die of surfeit following on starvation.
"On Prayer and The Contemplative Life"
St. Thomas Aquinas

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