Apophasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈpɒf.ə.sɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apophasis is a noun meaning (rhetoric) An allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned.
Meaning
(rhetoric) An allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned.
More Meanings
- (Christianity, philosophy, theology) A process of arriving at knowledge by statements of denial; particularly, developing a concept of God through negative assertions about his nature.
Example Sentences
Apophasis, affecting to conceal; What it would seem to hide, will yet reveal.
Word Forms
- apophases
Synonyms for apophasis
Depending on context, synonyms include paralipsis, parasiopesis, praeteritio, preterition.
Antonyms for apophasis
Common opposites include cataphasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paralipsis, paraleipsis, anapodoton, addubitation, anthypophora, antiphrasis.
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