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anaphora definition

anapho·ra (ə naf′ə rə)

noun

repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, lines of verse, etc.

Etymology: L < Gr < ana-, up, back + pherein, to bear

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anaphora Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • handle: Having seen how Neale's theory handles discourse anaphora and donkey anaphora, we turn to difficulties with the account.

Adjective modifier

  • problematic: The recent interest in anaphora is largely an interest in finding a semantic theory for problematic anaphora.

Modifies a noun

  • resolution: The implemented system has been incorporated into the online demo of my anaphora resolution software.

Noun used with modifier

  • donkey: There is, however, a further complication in Neale's theory that is invoked in the explanation of donkey anaphora.
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