Aposiopesis

//ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs//

Word Type

Noun

The word "aposiopesis" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

brachylogy rhetorical device

Type Of (IsA)

brachylogy rhetorical device

Related Terms

adynaton anapodoton ellipsis or else

Related Terms

adynaton anapodoton ellipsis em dash or else

More for "aposiopesis"

Meaning Synonyms Word Forms Antonyms

Next best steps

Definition Synonyms Sentences Read the blog

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.