hendiatris
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ἕν διὰ τρεῖς (hén dià treîs, “one [idea] through three [words]”).
Pronunciation
edit- IPA(key): /hɛnˈdaɪətɹɪs/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
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hendiatris (uncountable)
- A figure of speech or literary device in which three words are used to express one idea.
Further reading
edit- hendiatris on Wikipedia.Wikipedia