Enantiosis Uncommon

Origin: Greek suffix -osis

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

A figure of speech by which what is to be understood affirmatively is stated negatively, and vice versa; affirmation by contraries.

See Also

vice versa affirmation affirmative contrary negative figure of speech

Related Terms

vice versa affirmation affirmative contrary negative figure of speech

Rhyming Words

sis asis ssis osis csis psis isis apsis iasis mysis oasis arsis ensis assis basis lysis tasis sepsis miosis deesis

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