epanorthosis
noun
ep·a·nor·tho·sis
\-ˌnȯ(r)ˈthōsə̇s\
Definition of epanorthosis
-es
: a substitution of a more emphatic word or phrase for one just preceding (as in “Most brave, nay, most heroic act!”)
People Are Reading
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of epanorthosis
Late Latin, from Greek epanorthōsis correction, revision, from epanorthoun to correct, revise (from ep- + anorthoun to restore, correct, from ana- + orthoun to straighten, from orthos straight, right — more at orth-
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up epanorthosis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!