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amphidiorthosis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
am-phid-iortho-sis
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A figure in which the speaker corrects or qualifies both what has been said and the hearer's potential reaction; a double correction that prevents offense or shock .

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφιδιόρθωσις (amphidiórthōsis), from ἀμφί (amphí, “on both sides”) + διά (diá, “through”) + ὀρθόω (orthóō, “to set straight”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: ἀμφιδιόρθωσις

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

prodiorthosis epanorthosis

Questions

What does amphidiorthosis mean?
A figure in which the speaker corrects or qualifies both what has been said and the hearer's potential reaction; a double correction that prevents offense or shock .
Where does amphidiorthosis come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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