Proleptically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Proleptically is an adverb meaning In a proleptic manner; anticipatorily.
Meaning
In a proleptic manner; anticipatorily.
Example Sentences
The ultimacy of God's eschatological revelation impinges proleptically on . . . and, then, it all gets over my head.
When we name an event, calling it fire, we speak proleptically; we do not name an immediate event; that is impossible. We employ a term of discourse; we invoke a meaning, namely, the potential consequence of the existence.
Fullerton, in real life apparently a magnetic, equal opportunity Lothario[…]is written here[…] as more of a puppy than a hound, making campy references to Wharton by her childhood name, Pussy Jones, and proleptically quoting Mae West.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anticipatorily, preveniently, premonitorily, preparingly, anticipately, presagingly.
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