anaphor
anaphor · anaphors · anaphora
An expression referring to another expressionAn expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.
UK/ˈæ.nə.fə/US/ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/
Meaning
1 sensesAn expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.
More definitions
- a word (such as a pronoun) used to avoid repetition; the referent of an anaphor is determined by its antecedent
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Back-formation from anaphora.Back-formation from anaphora.
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Forms
plural: anaphors / anaphoraAntonyms
2 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular