anaclasis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀνάκλασις (anáklasis).

Noun

anaclasis (plural anaclases)

1. The substitution of a long for a short syllable (or vice versa) to break up the rhythm of a poem.
2. reflection or refraction of light or sound.
3. (medicine) The forced bending of a joint.

Translations

the substitution of a long for a short syllable (or vice versa)

• Italian: anaclasi (it) f

reflection or refraction of light or sound

• Italian: anaclasi (it) f

medicine: the forced bending of a joint

• Italian: anaclasi (it) f