hendiatris en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /hɛnˈdaɪətɹɪs/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἕν διὰ τρεῖς (hén dià treîs, “one [idea] through three [words]”).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A figure of speech or literary device in which three words are used to express one idea.