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epanorthosis

epa·nort·ho·sis

uncommon

noun

1.

immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification

  • “Seems, madam! Nay, it is”

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἐπανόρθωσις (epanórthōsis, “correction”).

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