What is another word for enallage?

Pronunciation: [ɛnˈalɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Enallage is a term used in linguistics to refer to the use of a grammatically incorrect word or form of a word for rhetorical effect. There are a number of synonyms for enallage, including inflectional substitution, grammatical substitution, grammatical shift, and substitution in form. These terms all refer to the same concept of using a grammatically unconventional term or form to achieve a specific effect in writing or speech. Whether used for humor, emphasis, or artistic effect, enallage and its various synonyms can be powerful tools for writers and speakers who want to communicate their ideas in a unique and memorable way.

Synonyms for Enallage:

What are the hypernyms for Enallage?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Enallage?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for enallage (as nouns)

    • communication
      rhetorical device.

Usage examples for Enallage

They called it enallage.
"The Arte of English Poesie"
George Puttenham
141 enallage, or figure of exchange.
"The Arte of English Poesie"
George Puttenham
Le Moyne thinks that we need have no difficulty in assuming such an enallage.
"Christology of the Old Testament: And a Commentary on the Messianic Predictions. Vol. 2"
Ernst Hengstenberg

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