anaphor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.nə.fɔɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anaphor.wav /ˈæ.nə.fə/ /ˈæ.nə.fɔː/

Word forms

anaphor anaphors anaphora

Etymology

Back-formation from anaphora.

Antonyms

Related words

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