catastasis

[ kuh-tas-tuh-sis ]

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noun

, plural ca·tas·ta·ses [k, uh, -, tas, -t, uh, -seez].

the part of a drama, preceding the catastrophe, in which the action is at its height; the climax of a play. Compare catastrophe ( def 4 ), epitasis, protasis.

1650–60; < Greek katástasis stability, akin to kathistánai to make stand, settle. See cata-, stasis

Consider therefore this pitiable Twentieth of June as a futility; no catastrophe, rather a catastasis, or heightening.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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