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hyperbaton

The correct spelling is hyperbaton.

How to pronounce hyperbaton

noun

IPA: /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/

Say it like: Hyp-erb-ato-n

The correct spelling is hyperbaton. (grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.(grammar) An inversion of the usual or logical order of words or phrases, for emphasis or poetic effect.
  2. 2.Adding a word or thought to a sentence that is already semantically complete, thus drawing emphasis to the addition.

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