Aprosdoketon Definition

noun

A figure of speech where an expected word in an idiom is replaced unexpectedly by an unusual one, as in Rome wasn't built in a teacup.

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By extension, any surprising use or interpretation of language.

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Other Word Forms of Aprosdoketon

Noun

Singular:

aprosdoketon

Plural:

aprosdoketa, aprosdoketons

Origin of Aprosdoketon

Ancient Greek ἀπροσδόκητος (aprosdokētos, unexpected).

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Starts With A & Ends With N Starts With AP & Ends With N Starts With A & Ends With ON

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