noun
catacosmesis
Catacosmesis (noun) means a rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in "proper order", particularly.
noun
1
A rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in "proper order", particularly
2
A descending order from best, greatest, etc. to worst, lowest, etc.
3
A chronological order from first to last.
4
An ascending order from worst, lowest, etc. to best, greatest, etc; a climax.
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Etymology
From the Latin form of the Ancient Greek κατακόσμησις (katakósmēsis, “arrangement”).
Rhymes for catacosmesis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of catacosmesis?
"catacosmesis" (noun) means a rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in "proper order", particularly.
What are the different meanings of catacosmesis?
"catacosmesis" has 3 main meanings: 1. A rhetorical device in which a series is arranged in "proper order", particularly; 2. A descending order from best, greatest, etc. to worst, lowest, etc; 3. A chronological order from first to last.