peripety

noun

pe·​rip·​e·​ty pə-ˈri-pə-tē How to pronounce peripety (audio)
plural peripeties

Examples of peripety in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Oregon women’s basketball experienced peripety late during its 2020-21 season. oregonlive, 28 Mar. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peripety was in 1753

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“Peripety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peripety. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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