hypotyposis

noun

hy·​po·​ty·​po·​sis
plural hypotyposes
-ōˌsēz
: vivid picturesque description

Word History

Etymology

Greek hypotypōsis, from hypotypoun to sketch, outline, from hypo- + typoun to stamp, form (from typos impression, cast)

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“Hypotyposis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypotyposis. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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