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anaphor

/ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
anaphor
IPA
/ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An 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.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Back-formation from anaphora.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/
  • British English: /ˈæ.nə.fə/

Inflected Forms

anaphors (plural) anaphora (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

anaphora deixis

Antonyms

logophor cataphora

Questions

How do you pronounce anaphor?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/.
What does anaphor mean?
An 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.
Where does anaphor come from?
Back-formation from anaphora.

How to pronounce anaphor

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