Meaning Of The Word Apophasis
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Apophasis Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Apophasis?
apophasis in American English
noun: denial of one's intention to speak of a subject that is at the same time named or insinuated, as “I shall not mention Caesar's avarice, nor his cunning, nor his morality” apophasis in British English noun: the device of mentioning a subject by stating that it will not be mentioned |
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