anaphora
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anaphora
- /ˌænəˈfɔɹə/
- /əˈnæf(ə)ɹə/
Where it comes from
From Ancient Greek ἀναφορά (anaphorá, “a carrying back”), from ἀνά (aná, “up”) + φέρω (phérō, “I carry”).
noun anaphoras · anaphora · anaphors
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The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
Anaphora elegantly begins
With the same word or phrase successive lines.
Opposite: epiphora, epistrophe
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An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
Opposite: cataphora
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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.
Similar: Eucharistic Prayer
noun anaphoras · anaphors
- plural of anaphor
Translations
Talk about this word "anaphora." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/anaphora. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. anaphora. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/anaphora "anaphora." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/anaphora.Cite this
@misc{anaphora_2026,
title = {anaphora},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/anaphora},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
