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Etymology of the English word cataphora

the English word cataphora

using the English prefix cata-

derived from the Greek word kata, κατά (down)

derived from 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-

Usage

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