anaphorically
əˈfɔr adjective Grammar.
referring back to or substituting for a preceding word or group of words: anaphoric reference.
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| —adj | |
| of or relating to anaphorism | |
| ana'phorically | |
| —adv | |
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Anaphorically
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| anaphoric (ˌænəˈfɒrɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| of or relating to anaphorism | |
| ana'phorically | |
| —adv | |
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anaphoric
1914, coined by Jespersen in the grammatical sense; see anaphora. In the sentence, "Here are some apples; take one," the one is anaphoric.
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