Paradiastole Definition

noun

(rhetoric) A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym is substituted for a negative word.

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Other Word Forms of Paradiastole

Noun

Singular:
paradiastole
Plural:
paradiastoles

Origin of Paradiastole

  • From Ancient Greek παρα (para, “next to, alongside”) + διαστολή (diastole, “separation, distinction”).

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Words Starting With

PPAPAR

Words Ending With

ELEOLE

Unscrambles

paradiastole

Words Starting With P and Ending With E

Starts With P & Ends With EStarts With PA & Ends With EStarts With P & Ends With LE

Word Length

12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With P12 Letter Words Ending With E