Aprosdoketon Definition

noun

A figure of speech where an expected word in an idiom is replaced unexpectedly by an unusual one, as in Rome wasn't built in a teacup.

Wiktionary
By extension, any surprising use or interpretation of language.
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Other Word Forms of Aprosdoketon

Noun

Singular:
aprosdoketon
Plural:
aprosdoketa, aprosdoketons

Origin of Aprosdoketon

  • Ancient Greek ἀπροσδόκητος (aprosdokētos, unexpected).

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Words Starting With

AAPAPR

Words Ending With

NONTON

Unscrambles

aprosdoketon

Words Starting With A and Ending With N

Starts With A & Ends With NStarts With AP & Ends With NStarts With A & Ends With ON

Word Length

12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With A12 Letter Words Ending With N