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[とう()·()·ほう()]
touchihou
noun

Root Words:

[とう()·() + ほう()]
touchi + hou

English Meaning(s) for 倒置法

noun
  1. inversion of the word order in a sentence; anastrophe

Definition and Synonyms for 倒置法

Anastrophe the reversal of the normal order of words
Synonyms: 倒置, 倒置法

Meanings for each kanji in 倒置法

» overthrow; fall; collapse; drop; break down
» put; placement; set; deposit; leave behind; keep; employ; pawn
» method; law; rule; principle; model; system

Categories 倒置法 is a member of

Rhetorical Device a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
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Sample Sentences for 倒置法

Anastrophe, by switching around words, has the effect of emphasizing text.

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