Analepsis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌæn.əˈlɛp.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Analepsis is a noun meaning A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated.
Meaning
A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated.
More Meanings
- (medicine, archaic) Recovery of strength after sickness.
- (obsolete, medicine) A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
Word Forms
- analepses
Synonyms for analepsis
Depending on context, synonyms include flashback.
Antonyms for analepsis
Common opposites include prolepsis, flashforward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flashback, foretale, afterwardsness, afterstory, backfill, flashforward.
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