English Explanatory Dictionary

hendiatris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A figure of speech or literary device in which three words are used to express one idea.

Pronunciation

/hɛnˈdaɪətɹɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hendiatris.wav

Word forms

hendiatris

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἕν διὰ τρεῖς (hén dià treîs, “one [idea] through three [words]”).

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