Audio English.net » Dictionary » H » Hymnbook ... Hypericum Gentianoides

HYPERBATON

• HYPERBATON (noun)
The noun HYPERBATON has 1 sense:

1. reversal of normal word order (as in 'cheese I love')

Familiarity information: HYPERBATON used as a noun is very rare.

• HYPERBATON (noun)

Sense 1

hyperbaton ^{[BACK TO TOP]}

Meaning:

Reversal of normal word order (as in 'cheese I love')

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("hyperbaton" is a kind of...):

rhetorical device (a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance))

"A woman's work is never done."
(English proverb)
"Who has no heart, has no heels."
(Albanian proverb)
"Not only can water float a craft, it can sink it also."
(Chinese proverb)
"Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."
(Corsican proverb)

What other visitors were searching for:

Hyperbaton senses
Free English language dictionary
Definition of hyperbaton
Advanced learners
Proper usage of the word hyperbaton
Audio English words
What does hyperbaton mean?

Page delivered in 0.0413 seconds