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Hypotyposis

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Hyˊpo-ty-po′sis

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Noun.

[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to sketch out; [GREEK] under + [GREEK] to impress.]

(Rhet.)

A vivid, picturesque description of scenes or events.

Definition 2024

hypotyposis

hypotyposis

English

Noun

hypotyposis ‎(plural hypotyposes)

(rhetoric) A vivid, picturesque description of scenes or events.