analepsis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæn.əˈlɛp.sɪs/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀνάληψις (análēpsis).
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
- (archaic, countable, uncountable) Recovery of strength after sickness.
- (countable, obsolete, uncountable) A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| analepses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (5)
pt analepse (form of flashback) · it analessi (form of flashback) · es analepsis (form of flashback) · fr analepse (form of flashback) · oc analepsi (form of flashback)