Paraprosdokian Definition

noun
Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation.
"Where there's a will, I want to be in it" is a paraprosdokian.
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Noun

Singular:
paraprosdokian
Plural:
paraprosdokians

Origin of Paraprosdokian

  • From Ancient Greek παρά (para, “against”) + προσδοκία (prosdokia, “expectation”).

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Words Starting With

PPAPAR

Words Ending With

NANIAN

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Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PA & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With AN

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14 Letter Words14 Letter Words Starting With P14 Letter Words Ending With N