Anaphora
/ænəˈfɔɹə/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Anaphora
noun
- An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns.
noun
- The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
- An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.
- An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
- The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ
Anagrams of Anaphora
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
a1
n1
a1
p3
h4
o1
r1
a1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Anaphora
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Anaphora"
Anaphora is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Anaphora" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "anaphora" is a medium-scoring word.