Definition of Anaclasis

1. Noun. The substitution of a long for a short syllable (or vice versa) to break up the rhythm of a poem. ¹

2. Noun. reflection or refraction of light or sound. ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) The forced bending of a joint. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Anaclasis

1. 1. Reflection of light or sound. 2. Refraction of the ocular media. Origin: G. A bending back, reflection (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anaclasis

anachronic
anachronical
anachronism
anachronisms
anachronistic
anachronistical
anachronistically
anachronize
anachronized
anachronizes
anachronizing
anachronous
anachronously
anacidity
anaclases
anaclasis (current term)
anaclastic
anaclastics
anaclinal
anaclises
anaclisis
anaclitic
anaclitic depression
anaclitic psychotherapy
anaclitisms
anacmesis
anacoenosis
anacoloutha
anacolouthon

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