What is another word for epanorthosis?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɐnɔːθˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Epanorthosis is a rhetorical device used to correct a statement that has just been made. Synonyms for epanorthosis include corrective feedback, adjustment, and revision. Other synonyms include amendment, alteration, and modification. The aim of epanorthosis is to highlight a mistake or inaccuracy in a statement and immediately provide a correction. This device is commonly used in debates, speeches, and discussions to clarify and strengthen an argument or point of view. Overall, epanorthosis is a powerful tool that allows speakers to immediately correct their mistakes and bolster their communication skills.

Synonyms for Epanorthosis:

  • n.

    communication
  • Other relevant words:

    Other relevant words (noun):
    • rhetorical device
    • .

What are the hypernyms for Epanorthosis?

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

    figure of speech, rhetorical device, stylistic device, Discourse device, Language device, Rhetorical flourish, Structural trope, Syntactic device, grammatical construct.

What are the hyponyms for Epanorthosis?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for epanorthosis (as nouns)

    • communication
      rhetorical device.

Usage examples for Epanorthosis

epanorthosis, or Correction, is when the speaker either recalls or corrects what he had last said.
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown

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