antimetabole
Expert/ˌæn.tɪˈməˌtæ.bəˌli/
- noun
- A rhetorical device where words in one phrase are reversed in the next
antimetabole in a sentence
- “His speech used antimetabole effectively, saying, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."”
- “Effective antimetabole enhances speech impact.”
- “Antimetabole adds rhythm to writing.”
What does “antimetabole” mean?
antimetabole (noun) means a rhetorical device where words in one phrase are reversed in the next. It is pronounced /ˌæn.tɪˈməˌtæ.bəˌli/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "antimetabole" mean?
- antimetabole (noun) means: A rhetorical device where words in one phrase are reversed in the next
- How do you pronounce "antimetabole"?
- "antimetabole" is pronounced /ˌæn.tɪˈməˌtæ.bəˌli/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "antimetabole" in a sentence?
- Here is "antimetabole" used in a sentence: His speech used antimetabole effectively, saying, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
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