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epanorthosis

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Epanorthosis (noun) means a way of speaking or writing in which a word just used is taken back and replaced with a stronger or better one, often for effect.

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A way of speaking or writing in which a word just used is taken back and replaced with a stronger or better one, often for effect.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Taken from Ancient Greek ἐπανόρθωσις (epanórthōsis, “correction”).

Rhymes for epanorthosis

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"epanorthosis" (noun) means a way of speaking or writing in which a word just used is taken back and replaced with a stronger or better one, often for effect.