anaphoric


an·a·phor·ic

adj \ˌa-nə-ˈfr-ik, -ˈfär-\

Definition of ANAPHORIC

: of or relating to anaphora <an anaphoric usage>; especially : being a word or phrase that takes its reference from another word or phrase and especially from a preceding word or phrase — compare cataphoric
ana·phor·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of ANAPHORIC

1904

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