paradiastole en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌpærədaɪˈæstəli/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌpɛrədaɪˈæstəli/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek παραδιαστολή (paradiastolḗ), from παρα- (para-, “next to, alongside”) + διαστολή (diastolḗ, “separation, distinction”).
Meanings
- (rhetoric) A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym is substituted for a negative word.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| paradiastoles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |