Tmesis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tmesis is a noun meaning (prosody, rhetoric) The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.
Meaning
(prosody, rhetoric) The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.
Word Forms
- tmeses
Synonyms for tmesis
Depending on context, synonyms include diacope.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diacope, merismus, composition, antimetathesis, syndesis, synecphonesis.
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