erotesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A figure of speech whereby a question is asked in confident expectation of a negative answer.

Pronunciation

/ɛɹəˈtiːsɪs/

Word forms

erotesis eroteses

Etymology

From Late Latin erotesis, from Ancient Greek ἐρώτησις (erṓtēsis), from ἐρωτάω (erōtáō, “I question”).

Derived words

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