analepsis
an·a·lep·sis
analepsis · analepses
A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that…A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
/ˌæn.əˈlɛp.sɪs/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
(archaic, countable, uncountable)Recovery of strength after sickness.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek ἀνάληψις (análēpsis).From Ancient Greek ἀνάληψις (análēpsis).
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Forms
plural: analepsesSynonyms
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2 antonymsLessons for this word
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