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