epitasis
epit·a·sis
noun \i-ˈpi-tə-səs\ plural epit·a·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of EPITASIS
: the part of a play developing the main action and leading to the catastrophe
Origin of EPITASIS
Greek, increased intensity, from epiteinein to stretch tighter, from epi- + teinein to stretch — more at thin
First Known Use: 1583
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