in medias res
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Latin in medias res.
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
in medias res (not comparable)
Synonyms[edit]
- in-between
Adjective[edit]
in medias res (not comparable)
- Beginning in the middle of its storyline: said of a work of literature or a film.
- Although not strictly in medias res, the film uses flashbacks extensively.
Noun[edit]
- Narrative presented in medias res.
- 2010 (March 31st, 5:00pm): Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw, “Final Fantasy XIII” reviewed by Zero Punctuation, 2:03–2:16
- Anyway, the characters have been introduced but by no means established. I know Final Fantasy’s always been big on in medias res, but even the most basic questions about the plot remain unanswered. Who the fuck are these people? What is going on? Why should I care? Can I stop playing now? Please?
- 2010 (March 31st, 5:00pm): Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw, “Final Fantasy XIII” reviewed by Zero Punctuation, 2:03–2:16
Spanish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin in medias res (literally “into the middle of things”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Adverb[edit]
Adjective[edit]
in medias res (plural in medias res)
Related terms[edit]
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