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METALEPSIS

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There is 1 meaning of the word Metalepsis.

Metalepsis - as a noun

Substituting metonymy of one figurative sense for another

Example Sentences

"The novelist employed metalepsis to create a narrative within a narrative."
"The poem employs metalepsis to convey complex emotions in a concise manner."
"The use of metalepsis in the play adds another layer of meaning to the dialogue."
"In film analysis, metalepsis refers to the blurring of boundaries between different levels of reality."
"The author cleverly employed metalepsis to challenge traditional storytelling conventions."
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Word Game Points

Is METALEPSIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, metalepsis is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
US/CA Invalid UK/EU Valid

METALEPSIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is METALEPSIS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, metalepsis is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid Word
METALEPSIS is not a valid Words With Friends word.

Is METALEPSIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, metalepsis is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
METALEPSIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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