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Etymology of the English word anaphora

the English word anaphora
derived from the Late Latin word anaphora (repetition of word beginning successive clauses; improper preceding reference; rising, ascension of star measured in degrees; rising)
derived from the Greek word anaphora, ἀναφορά
derived from the Greek word anapherein, ἀναφέρω (to take up)
derived from the Greek word pherein, φέρω (to bear)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bher-

Date

The earliest known usage of anaphora in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

anaphoric, cataphora, endophora, exophora

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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