Ampliatio
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ampliatio is a noun meaning (rhetoric) The use of an epithet for effect, when that epithet is not truly applicable to the referent.
Meaning
(rhetoric) The use of an epithet for effect, when that epithet is not truly applicable to the referent.
More Meanings
- (Roman law) A deferred decision.
Synonyms for ampliatio
Depending on context, synonyms include adjournment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include periphrasis, aureation, antonomasia, rhetorication, appositio, agnomination.
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