Definition of ANAPHORA

anaphora

Plural: anaphora, anaphoras

Noun

  • Repetition of a word at the beginning of successive clauses.
  • using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier
  • repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
  • The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
  • An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
  • The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ.
  • plural of anaphor

Examples

  • His cry of ’Another vowel! Another vowel!’ was an anaphora of despair.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναφορά (anaphorá, “a carrying back”), from ἀνά (aná, “up”) + φέρω (phérō, “I carry”).

Synonyms

epanaphora, Eucharistic Prayer

Scrabble Score: 13

anaphora: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
anaphora: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
anaphora: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

anaphora: valid Words With Friends Word