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analepses

analepses is the plural of analepsis.

Meaning of analepsis

Noun

analepsis (countable and uncountable, plural analepses)

  1. A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
    Synonyms:
    flashback
  2. (archaic) Recovery of strength after sickness.
  3. (obsolete) A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.

Questions about analepses

What is analepses the plural of?
Analepses is the plural of analepsis.

Words near analepses in the dictionary

  1. analed
  2. analemma
  3. analemmas
  4. analemmata
  5. analemmatic
  6. analepses
  7. analepsis
  8. analepsy
  9. analept
  10. analeptic
  11. analeptical

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