catastasis
Meanings
noun
- In classical drama, the second and penultimate section, in which action is heightened for the catastrophe.
- The part of a speech that states the subject to be discussed.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek κατάστασις (katástasis, “settling, appointment”).
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