ENANTIOSIS
\ɛnˌantɪˈə͡ʊsɪs], \ɛnˌantɪˈəʊsɪs], \ɛ_n_ˌa_n_t_ɪ__ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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A figure of speech by which what is to be understood affirmatively is stated negatively, and the contrary; affirmation by contraries.
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A figure of speech by which what is to be understood affirmatively is stated negatively, and the contrary; affirmation by contraries.
By Noah Webster.
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].